Measures low levels of inflammation
hs-CRP Test
Lab locations: UK / Ireland
Results by Email
Date of Birth Requirement
Regular price
£61.00 GBP
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Overview:
Our hs-CRP Test (high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Test) is a vital diagnostic tool designed to measure the level of C-reactive protein in your blood with high sensitivity. CRP is a marker of inflammation in the body, and elevated levels can indicate an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. The hs-CRP Test provides crucial insights into your heart health, enabling early detection and proactive management to enhance your well-being and prevent potential complications.
Who Is This Test For?
This test is ideal for individuals who:
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Have Risk Factors for Heart Disease:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol levels
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Family history of heart disease
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Are Experiencing Symptoms of Cardiovascular Issues:
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Shortness of breath
- Unexplained fatigue
- Irregular heartbeat
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Are Seeking Preventive Health Measures:
- Interested in understanding their risk for heart disease
- Planning lifestyle or dietary changes to improve heart health
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Are Undergoing Medical Treatments:
- Monitoring the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory or heart disease treatments
- Assessing recovery from cardiac events
Red Flags:
Please seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Intense chest pain or pressure
- Difficulty breathing
- Sudden dizziness or fainting
What This Test Includes:
Sample needed:
Why choose the hs-CRP Test?
- Early Detection of Inflammation: Identifies low levels of inflammation that are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- Comprehensive Heart Health Insights: Provides valuable information about your heart’s inflammatory status, aiding in the prevention and management of heart disease.
- Monitor Treatment Effectiveness: Helps track the progress of treatments aimed at reducing inflammation and improving heart health.
- Accurate and Reliable: Uses advanced laboratory techniques to ensure precise measurement of hs-CRP levels.
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Clear and Detailed Results: Receive an easy-to-understand report that explains your hs-CRP levels and their implications for your heart health.
Results:
- Availability: Results available within 1 working day.
- Presentation: Your results will be presented in a clear and concise format, highlighting any areas of concern. Reference ranges will be provided to help you interpret your hs-CRP levels.
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Discuss with a Doctor: After receiving your results, you may choose to discuss them with a GP or cardiologist who can provide further insights and advise on appropriate actions (additional fee applies).
Preparation Required:
- Fasting: No fasting is required for this test.
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Medications: Continue taking any prescribed medications as usual unless advised otherwise by your doctor. Inform us of any supplements or over-the-counter medications you are taking, as some may affect antibody levels.
- Purchase your test(s) online making sure to give the name and date of birth of the person(s) taking the test. These details are required by the lab to uniquely identify your sample.
- You will get a confirmation email from us.
- We will process your order within an hour; Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
- Then, look out for the booking link email from our partner laboratory, Randox Health.
- Click on the link to book an appointment for your test.
- Attend to do your test.
- Results are emailed to you.
All laboratories need information regarding the client to uniquely identify their test sample.
Without these details, tests cannot be processed.
The minimum requirement is the full name, biological sex and date of birth.
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We ask for your Biological Sex because NORMAL RANGES for some tests are different for men and women.