Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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C-Reactive Protein (high sensitive)

Ordering information:

This test should not be confused with the CRP assay. CRP-hs is used as a risk factor marker in a Cardiology setting, whereas CRP is an inflammation marker. If a patient has a standard CRP >5 mg/L, CRP-hs is not indicated.This test should not be requested in the acute setting.

Please contact the laboratory with any further enquiries.

Alternate names:

CRP-hs, CRPS

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

CRPS

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

0.5 mL

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

7 days

Reference Interval:

<1.00 Low risk

1.00-3.00 Average risk

>3.00 High Risk

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW