High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)

Ordering the High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Test with Boston Heart Diagnostics

The High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) test is more sensitive than the standard CRP test. This is because the high-sensitivity test can detect slight increases within the normal range of standard CRP levels.

Which Patients is the High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Test Best Used For?

High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) is often ordered in conjunction with other tests that are performed to assess the risk of heart disease, such as a lipid panel to determine the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

The test is not recommended as a routine test. A hs-CRP test may be most beneficial for people with a 10- 20% chance of having a heart attack within the next ten years.

The results for the hs-CRP test indicate:

• hs-CRP level of lower than 1.0 mg/L = low risk of CVD
• hs-CRP level of 1.0 mg/L and 3.0 mg/L = moderate risk of CVD
• hs-CRP level of more than 3.0 mg/L = high risk of CVD

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Please be advised that Boston Heart Diagnostics policy states that practitioners are unable to order labs on themselves or their immediate family members.