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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 gelSerum 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
Laboratory Notes:

No longer requires Chemical Pathologist approval. Please process according to routine procedures