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C-Reactive Protein; Ultrasensitive

Alternative Names:

High Sensitivity CRP
CRP; Ultrasensitive

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

CRPUS

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A cardiac risk marker, normally only performed on Outpatients. If the standard CRP assay result is >4 mg/L then the ultrasensitive assay will not be performed.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66500

Additional Notes:

Test is performed on the Abbott Alinity

Reference Range: < 5.0 mg/L