C-Reactive Protein, high sens

CRPhs, CRP high sens

Highly sensitive measurement of CRP may be used as an aid in the assessment of the risk of future coronary heart disease. When used as an adjunct to other laboratory evaluation methods of acute coronary syndromes, it may also be an additional independent indicator of recurrent event prognosis in patients with stable coronary disease or acute coronary syndrome. Patients with high hsCRP concentrations are more likely to develop myocardial infarction and severe peripheral vascular disease.

Serum

SST

Red, Li-heparin plasma, K2EDTA

SST - Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.

1 mL

500 uL

Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.

11 days at 15-25°C
2 months at 2-8°C
3 years at -15 to -25°C

Immunoturbidimetric

0-2 days

Monday-Saturday

86141

<0.5 mg/L

Recommended cutoffs for CVD risk assessment:
Low risk: <1.0 mg/dL
Avg. risk: 1.0-3.0 mg/L
High risk: >3.0 mg/L

Incyte Diagnostics

30522-7