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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:

Biochemistry

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:

4 hours

Reference Interval:

<1.00 mg/L Low risk

1.00-3.00 mg/L Average risk

>3.00 mg/L High Risk

Laboratory Use Only

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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