Tests:C-Reactive Protein, Plasma: Difference between revisions
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| colspan="2" |Results below 5 mg/L rule out numerous acute | | colspan="2" |Results below 5 mg/L rule out numerous acute inflammatory diseases but do not exclude inflammatory processes in general. | ||
Elevated CRP results up to 50 mg/L occur in the presence of slight to moderate inflammatory processes. | |||
CRP results above 50 mg/L indicate high and extensive inflammatory activity. | |||
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Revision as of 14:33, 12 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | PCRP |
| Synonyms | CRP |
| Test Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 1 hour urgent - 2 hours routine |
| Stability – Add test | 3 days |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Serum
Plasma |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Preferred | 4 mL Li-Hep Green-Top |
| Acceptable | 6 mL Plain Red-Top |
| Unacceptable | |
| Paediatric Requirements | 600µL Li-Hep Microtainer Paediatric tube |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Preferred Volume | >0.1 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 50 µL |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | Reference Range: <5 mg/L |
| Test Method | An immunoturbidometric method analysed on Abbott c8000 series analyser, with Abbott reagents. |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
Comments | |
| Results below 5 mg/L rule out numerous acute inflammatory diseases but do not exclude inflammatory processes in general.
Elevated CRP results up to 50 mg/L occur in the presence of slight to moderate inflammatory processes. CRP results above 50 mg/L indicate high and extensive inflammatory activity. | |