C Reactive Protein (CRP)

BC0106

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement
Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: Minimum blood 500 µL

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot activator is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Under exceptional circumstances eg: difficult blood draw, if blood volume is ≥ 250 µL (but 500 µL), please send a memorandum to the lab to request for an exception. Note: The sample volume is below manufacturer's requirement, the reliability of assay results cannot be guaranteed. 
Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (mg/L)

Female

Male

All

0 - 5.0

Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM

    Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 13 Mar 2024 04:00 PM

    ​Updated information for specimen requirement.

  • 19 Oct 2021 02:15 PM

    ​Updated specimen requirement.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025