Overview
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a type of protein present in the blood that increases during inflammation within your body. It is also referred to as an acute phase reactant (APC). Even when CRP levels are within the normal range the high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is more sensitive than the standard CRP test at picking up on small increases in CRP levels. The hs-CRP test is useful in determining your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to its higher sensitivity.
Research indicates that single elevated hs-CRP level may be predictive of a myocardial infarction stroke peripheral vascular disease and sudden cardiac death. It can be used to provide additional information about the risk of heart disease in conjunction with other tests such as a lipid panel or other cardiac risk markers such as the relatively new biomarker lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2). Generally doctors recommend this testing if you have a moderate risk of heart attack over the next 10 years.
No special preparation like fasting is needed for this test. The technician will draw blood from your arms vein or finger tip for sample collection. The following details will help you understand about the best HS-CRP Test in Jaipur.
What is 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.
What is the Cost of High Sensitive Crp (hs Crp)
The Price of an HS-CRP Test is Rs. 500. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:
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Other tests advised along with HS-CRP Test
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Offers or discounts
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Empanelment of the patient
What is the Purpose of the High Sensitive Crp (hs Crp) ?
An HS-CRP Test can be advised by your doctor for following reasons:
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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.
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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.
When is the High Sensitive Crp (hs Crp) Recommended ?
This Test of recommended if you have or suspected to have following symptoms or conditions:
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Atherosclerosis
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Heart attack (Myocardial infarction)
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Stroke
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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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Lupus (Systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE)
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
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Psoriasis
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Ankylosing spondylitis
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Sjögren's syndrome
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Vasculitis
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Polymyalgia rheumatica
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Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
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Metabolic syndrome
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Obesity-related inflammation
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Insulin resistance
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Sepsis
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Bacterial infections
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Viral infections with systemic inflammation
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Tuberculosis
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Chronic renal inflammation can raise HS-CRP levels
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End-stage renal disease
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
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Cirrhosis
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Hepatitis
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Asthma
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Cancers with systemic inflammation (e.g., colorectal, lung, and breast cancer)
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Monitoring inflammation in patients undergoing cancer treatment
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Chronic low-grade inflammation associated with obesity
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Elevated CRP levels in individuals with high body fat
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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Gum diseases have been associated with elevated systemic inflammation.
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Systemic inflammation
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Pre-eclampsia in Pregnancy
Preparation for High Sensitive Crp (hs Crp)
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Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, there is no need for you to make any special preparations before the HS-CRP Test.
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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.
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Drink adequate water before sample collection.
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Avoid vigorous physical activity before the sample collection.
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Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.
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