C-Reactive Protein; Ultrasensitive |
| Alternative Names: | High Sensitivity CRP
CRP; Ultrasensitive |
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| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
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| Test Code: | CRPUS |
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| Specimen Types: | Blood |
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| Container Types: | Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
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| Adults Volume or Mass: | 4 mL |
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| Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass: | 0.6 mL |
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| Test performed at: | Alfred Hospital
Sandringham Hospital |
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| 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. |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature |
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| Assay Frequency: | 24/7 |
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| MBS Rebatable: | Yes |
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| MBS Item No.: | 66500 |
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| Additional Notes: | Reference Range: < 5.0 mg/L |
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