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hs-CRP

Also known as: High-sensitivity CRP
Formal name: High-sensitivity C-reactive protein
Related tests: Lipid profile, Cardiac risk assessment, CRP
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
May be helpful in assessing risk of developing heart disease

When to get tested?
No current consensus exists on when to get tested; the test is most often done in conjuction with other tests that are ordered to assess risk of heart disease, such as lipid profiles.

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm



This article was last reviewed on November 8, 2004.
 
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