Cardio IQ® hs-CRP

Test Code

91737

CPT Code(s)

86141

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

91737

CPT Code(s)

86141

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

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Clinical Significance

Cardio IQ® hs-CRP - Useful in predicting risk of cardiovascular disease.

Test Resources

Test Summary

hs-CRP

Test Details

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Reference Range(s)

≤17 years	Not established
>17 years	Optimal <1.0 mg/L

Jellinger PS et al. Endocr Pract. 2017;23(Suppl 2):1-87.

For ages >17 years

hs-CRP (mg/L)	Risk According to AHA/CDC Guidelines
<1.0	Lower relative cardiovascular risk.
1.0-3.0	Average relative cardiovascular risk.
3.1-10.0	Higher relative cardiovascular risk. Consider retesting in 1 to 2 weeks to exclude a benign transient elevation in the baseline CRP value secondary to infection or inflammation.
>10.0	Persistent elevation, upon retesting, may be associated with infection and inflammation.

Alternative Name(s)

hs-CRP, Cardio IQ®,CardioIQ®

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric

Reference Range(s)

≤17 years	Not established
>17 years	Optimal <1.0 mg/L

Jellinger PS et al. Endocr Pract. 2017;23(Suppl 2):1-87.

For ages >17 years

hs-CRP (mg/L)	Risk According to AHA/CDC Guidelines
<1.0	Lower relative cardiovascular risk.
1.0-3.0	Average relative cardiovascular risk.
3.1-10.0	Higher relative cardiovascular risk. Consider retesting in 1 to 2 weeks to exclude a benign transient elevation in the baseline CRP value secondary to infection or inflammation.
>10.0	Persistent elevation, upon retesting, may be associated with infection and inflammation.

Alternative Name(s)

hs-CRP, Cardio IQ®,CardioIQ®

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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