CRP, Ultrasensitive
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Information
Highly sensitive C-Reactive Protein is a measure of low-level inflammation that adds to the predictive value of other markers used to assess the risk of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease. Synonyms: CRP, Ultrasensitive, Cardiac C-Reactive Protein (CRP), High-sensitivity CRP
Methodology
Turbidimetry
Specimen Required
SST, Serum. Volume 1 (0.5) mL. Stability: Ambient – 72 Hours, Refrigerated – 8 Days, Frozen – 2 Months
CPT Code(s)
86141