HIGH SENSITIVE CRP (hS CRP)

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a biomarker of inflammation. Serum CRP concentrations increase rapidly and dramatically (100-fold or more) in response to tissue injury or inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) is more precise than standard CRP when measuring baseline (ie, normal) concentrations and enables a measure of chronic inflammation. Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease and hs-CRP has been endorsed by multiple guidelines as a biomarker of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk. The hsCRP result has prognostic utility in patients with acute coronary syndrome and is a strong independent predictor of future coronary events in apparently healthy individuals. Ref. Value:> or =18 years: <2.0 mg/L.

An HS-CRP Test can be advised by your doctor for following reasons:

• Diagnosis: An HS-CRP Test by itself cannot diagnose illnesses because it might be abnormal for a variety of health issues. An HS-CRP Test, however, may assist in the detection of infections, autoimmune illnesses, blood abnormalities, kidney disease, and many other health problems.
• Monitoring: Periodically, an HS-CRP Test may be performed to monitor changes in inflammatory health conditions throughout time. It can also be used to evaluate how well a patient is responding to particular types of therapies.

This Test of recommended if you have or suspected to have following symptoms or conditions:

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
• Atherosclerosis
• Heart attack (Myocardial infarction)
• Stroke
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
• Lupus (Systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
• Psoriasis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Sjögren's syndrome
• Vasculitis
• Polymyalgia rheumatica
• Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
• Metabolic syndrome
• Obesity-related inflammation
• Insulin resistance
• Sepsis 
• Bacterial infections 
• Viral infections with systemic inflammation
• Tuberculosis 
• Chronic renal inflammation can raise HS-CRP levels
• End-stage renal disease
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 
• Cirrhosis
• Hepatitis 
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Asthma 
• Cancers with systemic inflammation (e.g., colorectal, lung, and breast cancer)
• Monitoring inflammation in patients undergoing cancer treatment
• Chronic low-grade inflammation associated with obesity
• Elevated CRP levels in individuals with high body fat
• Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
• Gum diseases have been associated with elevated systemic inflammation.
• Systemic inflammation
• Pre-eclampsia in Pregnancy

• Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, there is no need for you to make any special preparations before the HS-CRP Test. 
• Other blood tests can be carried out in addition to a HS-CRP Test. If your doctor advises you to have multiple tests at once, they may ask you to fast for a specific period of time prior to a blood test.
• Drink adequate water before sample collection.
• Avoid vigorous physical activity before the sample collection.
• Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.

The Price of an HS-CRP Test is Rs. 500. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:

• Other tests advised along with HS-CRP Test
• Offers or discounts
• Empanelment of the patient

• HS-CRP: It is one of a growing number of Cardiac risk markers that is used to determine your risk of developing Chronic Heart Disease (CHD). Certain studies suggest that measuring hs CRP can help to identify the risk level of cardiovascular disease in apparently healthy people.

An increased risk of CVD is associated with higher hs-CRP values, whereas a lower value is associated with a lower risk. People with hs-CRP values at the high end of the normal range are specifically 1.5–4 times more inclined to experience a heart attack than people with hs-CRP values at the low end of the normal range.

The following values indicate the risk level:

• Low risk: less than 1.0 mg/L
• Average risk: 1.0 to 3.0 mg/L
• High risk: above 3.0 mg/L

The Blood Sample for HS-CRP Test is taken in following steps:

• The area where the needle will be inserted to take your blood is cleaned with an antiseptic alcohol wipe. The hollow on the inside side of the elbow or the tip of the finger are the most common sites for this.
• A tourniquet or a band is tied around your upper arm to facilitate the access to the vein in your arm.
• A needle is used to puncture your vein. The blood sample is collected into a test tube attached to the needle. The needle may cause a small pinch or sting when it is inserted.
• Once the vial or test tube is filled, the blood sample collection for the test is finished and the needle is taken out.
• Finger pressure is applied on the puncture site to stop the bleeding and the band aid is applied at the site.

• Go to the Dr. B. Lal Lab website.
• Go to the “Book a test” tab.
• Select the “Lab Test” tab.
• Type “HS-CRP Test” in the search bar.
• Click on the test.
• The test page with all the test details will show up.
• Click on “Book Now”.
• Login and verify your mobile number with OTP.
• Now enter your details. 
• Select date & time for booking HS-CRP Test in Jaipur. 
• Check out.