High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
Also Known As: High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
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About the Test
Description:
Measures CRP at concentrations seen in absence of illness or flare-ups of inflammatory diseases.
Clinical Significance:
Usually measured with a lipid panel to evaluate cardiovascular risk, related to levels of inflammation in arteries associated with atherosclerotic plaque.
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Target Levels (where applicable)
REFERENCE INTERVALS FOR ADULTS: American Heart Association considers average risk to be hs CRP of 1.0-3.0 mg/L
What is being checked
HIGH LEVEL: Predictive of an increased risk of a future heart attack, stroke, sudden cardiac death, and/or peripheral arterial disease.