hs-CRP-test
Measure high-sensitivity CRP at home to assess inflammation and heart disease risk. Lab-verified results.
Product details: EUR 39.99 — InStock — SKU G450D — GetTested
About this test
Key Benefits
Measures low-grade inflammation
Commonly used in evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors
Detects subtle inflammation not visible with standard CRP
Provides additional insight alongside cholesterol and metabolic markers
Simple at home blood test
What This Test Measures
This test measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in your blood.
CRP is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. Standard CRP is mainly used to detect acute inflammation, such as infections or injury.
hs-CRP is a more sensitive version that detects low levels of inflammation, often referred to as low-grade or chronic inflammation.
This type of inflammation can be present even in individuals without symptoms and is commonly evaluated in relation to cardiovascular processes.
About Your Symptoms and Health
Low-grade inflammation typically does not cause clear or noticeable symptoms.
This means it can be present without you feeling unwell, which is why it is often evaluated as part of a broader health assessment rather than based on symptoms alone.
Measuring hs-CRP provides insight into underlying biological activity that may not be visible in standard blood tests.
How It Works
1. Order Your Kit
Purchase your test online
2. Collect Your Sample
Take a finger prick blood sample at home
3. Send It Back
Mail your sample to the laboratory
4. Receive Your Results
Access your results within 10–15 days
Sample Collection
The sample is collected using a simple finger-prick blood test at home. You collect a small amount of blood and place it into a sample tube, which is then sent to the laboratory for analysis.
This method is quick, minimally invasive, and easy to perform.
Accredited Lab and Analysis
Your sample is analyzed in an accredited laboratory using a turbidimetric method (TURBID), a standard technique for measuring low levels of CRP with high reliability.
Biomarkers included
- hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein): High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is a specific type of C-reactive protein test that can detect very low levels of inflammation in the body. While CRP is a general marker of inflammation, hs-CRP is particularly important for assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease, even in apparently healthy individuals. Elevated hs-CRP levels suggest chronic low-grade inflammation, which is a sign
How to prepare
Take the test in the morning if possible, for more consistent and comparable results
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a standard CRP and an hs-CRP test?
Standard CRP is mainly used to detect high levels of inflammation, such as during infection or injury, while hs-CRP is a more sensitive version that measures low levels of inflammation, often referred to as low-grade inflammation. This makes hs-CRP more relevant when assessing factors related to long-term health and cardiovascular risk.
What factors can cause a temporary spike in my results?
hs-CRP levels can temporarily increase due to factors such as recent illness, infection, intense physical activity, or minor injuries, which means results may not always reflect your usual baseline. For more consistent results, it is recommended to take the test when you are feeling well and not recovering from a recent illness.
Do I need to fast before taking an hs-CRP test?
Fasting is not strictly required, but taking the test in the morning under similar conditions each time can help ensure more consistent and comparable results.
Customer reviews
4.5/5 (2)
- 4/5 — The instructions were straightforward and I received my results in just a few days.
- 5/5 — Fast delivery and the finger prick was easy enough to do at home.