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C-Reactive Protein

Alternate names:
CRP
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
CRP
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

 

 

CRP Clinical Information

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Notes:

 

CRP is an acute phase reactant useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of    acute inflammatory disorders.

However, a normal CRP does not exclude the presence of inflammation.

CRP is not usually increased in viral infections.

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours
Reference Interval:

<5 mg/L

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