Test Name
C-REACTIVE PROTEIN
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
CRP
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 11 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 2 MONTHS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 3 YEARS at -20°C
Clinical Utility
A non-specific indicator of inflammation, acute or chronic inflammation.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026