An acute phase protein synthesised in the liver.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0039
Additional information
A normal CRP does not rule out inflammatory disease. A greater increase in CRP is seen with rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, trauma and certain malignant conditions. Less change occurs with ulcerative colitis, SLR, viral illness and osteoarthritis. Bacterial versus viral : A CRP >100 mg/L is suggestive of bacterial infection. In children with suspected meningitis a CRP >25mg/L is indicative of bacterial meningitis
Turn around
A&E: 1 hour
Day Case: 4 Hours
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube.
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
mg/L