Blue Horizon Medicals Inflammation & autoimmunity

C Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity)

High sensitivity CRP for investigation in to inflammation and cardiac risk

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • High Sensitivity CRP

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • High Sensitivity CRP

About this test

High values of this 'inflammatory marker' CRP are associated with inflammation from some cause, such as infection or arthritis. It is not an exact test, it is also nonspecific. Very high readings are associated with polymyalgia rheumatica, a painful muscle ache affecting usually the upper arms or legs, and temporal arteritis - inflammation of the temporal artery which usually presents with severe headache in the temple area.

The High Sensitivity version of this test (HiS CRP) has the added value of acting as a measure of low-level inflammation which can, alongside other markers, be used to assess the risk of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular (heart and blood vessel) disease.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

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