Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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

External Laboratory:

St Vincents Hospital

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