C-Reactive Protein

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CRP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0447

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

48 hours

Synonyms

Acute Phase Proteins
Hs CRP (High Sensitivity CRP)

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Contact Information