Test Id : HSCRP
C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity, Serum
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Assessment of risk of developing myocardial infarction in patients
Assessment of risk of developing cardiovascular disease or ischemic
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Immunoturbidimetry
NY State Available
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Reporting Name
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Aliases
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C Reactive Protein (CRP), Cardiac
C Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity
C-Reactive Prot, High Sens, Serum
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
C-Reactive Protein, Cardio
C-Reactive Protein, Sensitive
Cardio C-Reactive Protein
CRP Cardiac
CRP, High Sensitivity
CRP, Highly Sensitive, (hs-CRP), Serum
CRP, Ultra-Sensitive, Serum
High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
Protein, C-Reactive
Sensitive C-Reactive Protein
Ultra-Sensitive C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Serum
Ordering Guidance
This assay should be used to assess risk of cardiovascular disease or events.
To monitor or assess other inflammatory disorders, order CRP / C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Serum.
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.
0.2 mL
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Assessment of risk of developing myocardial infarction in patients
Assessment of risk of developing cardiovascular disease or ischemic
Clinical Information
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a biomarker of inflammation. Serum CRP concentrations increase rapidly and dramatically (100-fold or more) in response to tissue injury or inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) is more precise than standard CRP when measuring baseline (ie, normal) concentrations and enables a measure of chronic inflammation.
Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease and hs-CRP has been endorsed by multiple guidelines as a biomarker of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.(1-3)
A large prospective clinical trial demonstrated significantly less cardiovascular risk for patients with hs-CRP less than 2.0 mg/L.(1) More aggressive treatment strategies may be warranted in patients with hs-CRP of 2.0 mg/L or higher.
Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
> or =18 years: <2.0 mg/L
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 18 years.
Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Values greater than 2.0 mg/L suggest an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease or ischemic events.
Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
This test is recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment only.
C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase reactant and has high intra-individual variability. Therefore, a single test for high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) may not reflect an individual patient's basal hs-CRP level. Repeat measurement may be required to firmly establish an individual's basal hs-CRP concentration. The lowest of the measurements should be used as the predictive value.
Because CRP is an acute-phase reactant, measurements in apparently healthy individuals may not truly reflect the basal level if inflammation is present.
This hs-CRP assay should be used to assess risk of cardiovascular disease or events. A different CRP test (CRP / C-Reactive Protein [CRP], Serum) should be used to monitor or assess other inflammatory disorders.
Significantly decreased CRP values may be obtained from samples taken from patients who have been treated with carboxypenicillins.(4)
No significant interference is seen from rheumatoid factors up to a concentration of 200 IU/mL.
Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, Reiner Z, Catapano AL, et al. ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias: the Task Force for the management of dyslipidaemias of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS). Eur Heart J. 2011;32:1769-1818
2. Goff DC, Lloyd-Jones DM, Bennett G, et al. 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk. Circulation. 2014;129:S49-S73
3. Jacobson TA, Ito MK, Maki KC, et al. National Lipid Association recommendations for patient-centered management of dyslipidemia: part 1 - executive summary. J Clin Lipidol. 2014;8:473-488
4. Cardiac C-Reactive Protein (Latex) High Sensitive. V 12.0. Package insert: Roche Diagnostics; 03/2019
5. Ridker PM, Danielson E, Fonseca FA, et al. Reduction in C-reactive protein and LDL-cholesterol and cardiovascular event rates after initiation of rosuvastatin: a prospective study of the JUPITER trial. Lancet. 2009;373:1175-1182
6. Arnett DK, Blumenthal RS, Albert MA, et al. 2019 ACC/AHA guideline on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association task force on clinical practice guidelines. Circulation. 2019;140:563-595
7. Pearson TA, Mensah GA, Alexander RW, et al. Markers of inflammation and cardiovascular disease. Application to clinical and public health practice. A statement for healthcare professionals from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2003;107(3):499-511. doi:10.1161/01.cir.0000052939.59093.45
Method Description
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
This is a particle-enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay. Human C-reactive protein (CRP) agglutinates with latex particles coated with monoclonal anti-CRP antibodies. The precipitate is determined turbidimetrically.(Package insert: Cardiac C-Reactive Protein (Latex) High Sensitive. Roche Diagnostics; V15.0, 04/2024)
PDF Report
Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information
Day(s) Performed
Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.
Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test
Fees :
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Test Classification
Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) product.
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
CPT Code Information
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
86141
LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.
| Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HSCRP | C-Reactive Protein, High Sens, S | 30522-7 |
| Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
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|---|---|---|
| HSCRP | C-Reactive Protein, High Sens, S | 30522-7 |