ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050181: C-Reactive Protein, Neonatal |
| Test Mnemonic: CRPN | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Immunoassay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One pediatric tube.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 0.2 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.1 mL) *ExistTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Sample must remain refrigerated or frozen during transport. Allow sample to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> 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. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 3 years *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> Refer to Interpretive Data. *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
Neonatal reference intervals have not been established. C-reactive protein values should be interpreted in the context of serial measurements.
*ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86140 |