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hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)

A sensitive marker of low-grade inflammation used to refine cardiovascular risk assessment beyond cholesterol alone.

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What it measures 1 marker

hs-CRP: High-sensitivity inflammation marker for cardiovascular risk.

Often read with

LDL Cholesterol: The “bad” cholesterol tied to arterial plaque.
Homocysteine: Amino acid linked to cardiovascular risk.

Who it's for

Patients refining cardiovascular risk
Anyone tracking low-grade inflammation
Members optimizing heart and metabolic health

Before your draw

Recent illness or injury can temporarily raise levels
Adds risk detail beyond cholesterol alone

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Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk. Best drawn after a 9–12 hour fast.

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