Test Code LAB149 C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP)
Performing Laboratory
Mohawk Valley Health System Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Performed: Daily
Routine TAT: Same Day
Available as a STAT test
Specimen Collection and Handling
Collect mint green top lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST), gold top serum separator tube (SST), or red top (serum).
Storage
Can be stored for 3 days at 2-8 °C or 180 days at less than or equal to -20 °C.