hsCRP Test for Inflammation Marker
hsCRP Test for Inflammation Marker
Detect for low but persistent levels of inflammation. Healthcare professionals may use this test to help assess the relative risk of developing cardiovascular disease risk. Read moreTest details
Sample type:
Blood
Preparation:
You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection.
This panel does not require fasting.
$59.00
+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee
What
Measures C-reactive protein (CRP) levels with high sensitivity.
Who
Must be 18+ years of age to purchase.
How
Blood
Where
Schedule an appointment, then visit a Quest Diagnostics patient service center location.
About the Test
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced in the liver. Blood concentrations of CRP typically increase in response to tissue injury, infection, and inflammation. CRP levels can rise as much as 1,000-fold after a serious event, and this test can help healthcare professionals diagnose and monitor severe inflammatory responses. The high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) is more sensitive than a CRP test and accurately detects low but persistent levels of inflammation, which may be associated with developing CVD. If your hs-CRP level is abnormal, a healthcare provider may recommend additional testing to help further assess your risk.
How it works
FAQs
The standard CRP and the hs-CRP inflammation marker tests both measure c-reactive protein. CRP levels in traditional testing range from 10 mg/L to 1000 mg/L, whereas hs-CRP levels are detected as low as 0.1 mg/L and reported specifically up to 10 mg/L. Values above 10 mg/L are abnormal and are reported as >10 mg/L. The hs-CRP can detect slight elevations in CRP levels that would be considered normal on a traditional CRP test. This evaluation is important since it falls within the range of cardiac risk detection.
You may be able to lower your CRP with diet, exercise, blood pressure management, cholesterol reduction, smoking cessation, and other heart-healthy efforts.
CVD, the leading cause of death worldwide, is an umbrella term encompassing all heart and blood vessel disorders, including clogged arteries (coronary heart disease), heart attacks, strokes, congenital heart abnormalities, and peripheral artery disease.
The results of your hs-CRP test will show whether there is inflammation in your body, and may be used by your healthcare provider to help assess your cardiovascular risk.
If your results show that you have high levels of hs-CRP you should talk with your healthcare provider, who can help assess your health risks and determine next steps.
Only a healthcare provider can review your test results, along with your medical history and symptoms, to assess your individual health risks.
You may be able to use your FSA or HSA funds to purchase lab tests at questhealth.com. Please review your FSA/HSA plan or check with a tax professional to confirm specific requirements for individual eligibility.