Assessing future cardiovascular risk Such as heart attack, stroke, or peripheral artery disease in asymptomatic individuals, as part of comprehensive risk assessment (with cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.) Providing supplementary information for preventive treatment decisions Such as initiating or intensifying statin therapy in patients with moderate risk based on traditional risk factors Monitoring the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering therapies (statins) Which also have anti-inflammatory effects, as hs-CRP reduction is associated with a greater decrease in cardiovascular events Used as a predictive marker in patients with acute coronary syndrome

Adults at moderate cardiovascular risk Based on factors such as age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol, and smoking, where hs-CRP helps refine risk classification Patients with a strong family history of early heart disease Individuals interested in comprehensive preventive medicine and advanced fitness assessments Patients with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes

Symptoms or indications for testing No specific symptoms, as it is a preventive test rather than for diagnosing an acute condition Requested as part of a comprehensive routine check-up to assess heart health, especially when one or more risk factors are present

Low risk: less than 1.0 mg/L Moderate risk: between 1.0 and 3.0 mg/L High risk: greater than 3.0 mg/L

hs-CRP for Heart Health | Lahalak Medical Platform

A precise analysis measuring low-level inflammation linked to cardiovascular health, helping proactively and effectively assess the risk of developing heart diseases for better prevention.

Scientific name: High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Test

A highly sensitive quantitative test that measures very low concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP) in blood serum, with precision down to 0.1 mg/L or less. While standard CRP measures acute and active inflammation (such as infection), hs-CRP is specifically designed to detect low chronic levels of systemic inflammation, which are associated wit...

High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Test - Assess Your Heart Health

Service type Laboratory test (Blood)

Duration 10-15 minutes

Fasting Fasting is not required

Included Services

C-Reactive Protein CRP H.S
Consultation for results interpretation in the context of cardiac risk assessment with a cardiology or internal medicine specialist.
Personal support services from Lahalak

Medical Service Information

Purpose Test

Assessing future cardiovascular risk Such as heart attack, stroke, or peripheral artery disease in asymptomatic individuals, as part of comprehensive risk assessment (with cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.)
Providing supplementary information for preventive treatment decisions Such as initiating or intensifying statin therapy in patients with moderate risk based on traditional risk factors
Monitoring the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering therapies (statins) Which also have anti-inflammatory effects, as hs-CRP reduction is associated with a greater decrease in cardiovascular events
Used as a predictive marker in patients with acute coronary syndrome

Recommended groups

Adults at moderate cardiovascular risk Based on factors such as age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol, and smoking, where hs-CRP helps refine risk classification
Patients with a strong family history of early heart disease
Individuals interested in comprehensive preventive medicine and advanced fitness assessments
Patients with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes

Symptoms indicative

Symptoms or indications for testing No specific symptoms, as it is a preventive test rather than for diagnosing an acute condition Requested as part of a comprehensive routine check-up to assess heart health, especially when one or more risk factors are present

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Difference between standard CRP and hs-CRP? The difference lies in purpose and measurement sensitivity: Standard CRP: Measures high levels (5-10 mg/L or above) to detect acute inflammation such as infection or rheumatism. The test is less sensitive. hs-CRP: Measures very low levels (0.1 to 10 mg/L) to detect low-grade chronic inflammation associated with cardiovascular risk. It is 100–1000 times more sensitive.
Standard CRP: Measures high levels (5-10 mg/L or above) to detect acute inflammation such as infection or rheumatism. The test is less sensitive.
hs-CRP: Measures very low levels (0.1 to 10 mg/L) to detect low-grade chronic inflammation associated with cardiovascular risk. It is 100–1000 times more sensitive.
When should hs-CRP not be tested? It should not be performed during or immediately after: Acute infection or inflammation (cold, pneumonia, injury), as levels will be falsely elevated Recent heart attack, surgery, or trauma Active flare of chronic inflammatory disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) In these cases, wait at least two weeks after the acute event to obtain a result reflecting long-term cardiovascular risk.
Acute infection or inflammation (cold, pneumonia, injury), as levels will be falsely elevated
Recent heart attack, surgery, or trauma

Normal Levels

Low risk: less than 1.0 mg/L
Moderate risk: between 1.0 and 3.0 mg/L
High risk: greater than 3.0 mg/L

Conditions & Notices

• Fasting for 9–12 hours is preferred, as it is often requested with the lipid panel.
• The patient should be in stable health and free from any active infection or inflammation for at least two weeks prior to the test.
• The sample is collected in a serum tube (red or yellow cap).
• Inform the physician of any chronic inflammatory condition (such as arthritis) as it may elevate the baseline level and require special interpretation.