Method Name
Nephelometry
Aliases
C-Reactive Protein; CRP, C-Reactive Protein
Specimen Required
One Lithium Heparin separator or one SST/gel tube
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of blood
Specimen Stability Information
Centrifuged specimen stable for 1 week refrigerated.
Performing Laboratory
As ordered. Turn around time is 4 hours.
Reference Values
<0.5 mg/dL