hsCRP (High Sensitive CRP)
Understanding hsCRP (High Sensitive CRP)
What is hsCRP (High Sensitive CRP)?
A high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test measures low levels of CRP and may be used to evaluate an individual risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke. CRP levels increase in the blood with inflammation, infection as well as after a heart attack, surgery, or trauma.
Relatively high levels of hs-CRP in healthy individuals are predictive of an increased risk of a future heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac death.
High-sensitivity CRP along lipid profile can be a useful test for screening the risk of CVD and heart attacks. The hs-CRP test results indicate a person’s risk according to the level of the protein, low risk when levels are <1 mg/L, the moderate risk is between 1-3 mg/L and high risk is >3 mg/L.
What is hsCRP (High Sensitive CRP) used for?
- To evaluate a person's risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Interpreting hsCRP (High Sensitive CRP) results
Interpretations
A desirable blood level of Hs-CRP is less than 1 mg/ml.
Low risk: less than 1.0 mg/L
Average risk: 1.0 to 3.0 mg/L
High risk: above 3.0 mg/L
Above 10 mg/mL: indicates acute inflammation