ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050181: C-Reactive Protein, Neonatal |
| Test Mnemonic: CRPN | |
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Methodology: Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One pediatric tube.
Transport: 0.2 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.1 mL) Remarks: Sample must remain refrigerated or frozen during transport. Allow sample to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Unacceptable Conditions: Samples ambient greater than two hours that are not separated from cells, and lipemic or hemolyzed samples. Samples submitted to repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 years |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Refer to Interpretive Data. |
| Interpretive Data: | |
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Neonatal reference intervals have not been established. C-reactive protein values should be interpreted in the context of serial measurements.
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86140 |