ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

C-Reactive Protein, Neonatal : 0050181

Mnemonic: CRPN

Methodology: Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: 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
Reference Interval:
Refer to Interpretive Data.
Interpretive Data: Neonatal reference intervals have not been established.  C-reactive protein values should be interpreted in the context of serial measurements.
CPT Code(s): 86140
 
 

 

 

 
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