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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB149 |
| NBS code | LBC04528 |
| Service code | 31058 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
| Preferred: | Acceptable: |
| Yellow Top | Light Green Top |
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins (Yellow Top) and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum/Plasma
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum/Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 15 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 months |
| Frozen | 3 years |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetry
Reference Interval
Interpretation:
| Low cardiovascular risk | < 1.0 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Average cardiovascular risk | 1.0 – 3.0 mg/L |
| High cardiovascular risk | > 3.0 mg/L |
The American Heart Association and U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention risk groups.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
For risk management of coronary heart disease and for early detection of infection in paediatric patients.
Update
Last updated 17/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
30522-7
Alias
CRP Cardiac
Ultra-Sensitive C-Reactive Protein (CRP)