CRP Test Cost: What a High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) Test Costs Across Labs
A dated comparison of advertised hs-CRP test prices, with separately disclosed order or collection fees where publicly verified.
The advertised price of an individual high-sensitivity C-reactive protein test varies across direct-to-consumer providers. Some providers also disclose a separate order, physician, collection, or draw fee.
The comparison below was captured on August 11, 2026 from public provider pages. Prices and fees can change. Confirm the final amount, eligibility, and collection details with the provider before ordering.
Advertised hs-CRP prices captured August 11, 2026
Provider | Advertised test price | Separately disclosed fee |
|---|---|---|
Mito member | $5.94 | Draw fee passed through at cost (varies by lab); shown before payment |
Mito non-member | $8.32 | Draw fee passed through at cost (varies by lab); shown before payment |
GoodLabs | $9.00 | Not stated on the public test page captured |
DrSays | $13.99 | $9.99 collection fee per order |
Marek Diagnostics | $18.50 | Not stated in the public lab builder captured |
Ulta Lab Tests | $36.95 | Confirm current specimen or draw fee |
Walk-In Lab | $39.00 | $6.00 physician fee per order |
Quest Health | $65.00 | $6.00 physician service fee |
Labcorp OnDemand | $69.00 | No separate collection fee shown on the captured page |
Public advertised prices captured August 11, 2026. Temporary promotions were excluded. The comparison does not guarantee the final checkout total or availability in every location.
For Mito’s current individual price, availability, collection options, and checkout, see the individual hs-CRP test.
Why hs-CRP prices vary so much
Providers package ordering, collection, and result services differently. One advertised price may cover only the test, while another may include authorization, collection, or interpretation. Some providers disclose those charges separately.
Compare the final checkout amount and collection details, not just the advertised test price. When a provider did not state a separate fee on the captured page, the table says so instead of treating the fee as zero.
What a hs-CRP test measures
An hs-CRP test detects the low-level inflammation a standard CRP test can miss, which is why prevention guidelines use it to refine cardiovascular-risk assessment. It does not diagnose the cause of inflammation. For a full reference on what a result can and cannot mean, see the hs-CRP biomarker guide.
Are lower-priced hs-CRP tests equivalent?
Providers may use different laboratories, assay platforms, collection networks, authorization models, and result services. An advertised price alone cannot establish that two offerings have the same collection experience, turnaround time, interpretation, or analytical method.
Before choosing only by price, confirm that the listing is for high-sensitivity CRP rather than standard CRP, check the performing laboratory when disclosed, and compare what the final amount includes. A higher price does not automatically mean a better test, but a lower price does not prove that every part of the service is equivalent.
Test price versus final cost
A separately disclosed fee may apply once per order, once per collection visit, or according to the provider’s current policy. That can make a low advertised test price less representative of the final amount for a one-test order. When several tests are collected during one visit, some providers may apply a single collection or order fee rather than a fee per test.
Because these policies vary, check how the fee applies to your order rather than assuming a universal draw fee.
What should you check before ordering?
- Whether the advertised price includes order authorization.
- Whether a collection, draw, physician, or service fee appears separately.
- Whether the provider serves your location.
- Whether result interpretation is included or offered separately.
- The expected result window and where results will be delivered.
- Whether the final checkout amount still matches the dated comparison.
For the testing process, preparation, and factors that can affect a result, see the hs-CRP blood test guide.
Does insurance cover a hs-CRP test?
Coverage and out-of-pocket costs depend on the plan, ordering route, and reason for testing. The table compares advertised direct-to-consumer prices, not insurance-negotiated rates. Confirm coverage and billing with the provider and your insurer before ordering.
FAQs
- How much does a hs-CRP test cost? Advertised prices captured in August 2026 ranged from $5.94 (the Mito member price) to $69.00, before separately disclosed fees. See the table above, and check the individual hs-CRP test for the current Mito price.
- How should you compare hs-CRP prices? Add any separately disclosed order, physician, collection, or draw fee to the advertised price, then compare final checkout amounts.
- Do you need to fast for an hs-CRP test? No. You don’t need to fast for hs-CRP on its own. Follow the instructions on your order when other tests are collected at the same visit.
- Should you order standard CRP or hs-CRP? For a preventive cardiovascular baseline, hs-CRP. For tracking an active infection or a diagnosed inflammatory condition, standard CRP. See CRP versus hs-CRP for the full distinction.
- Do you need your own doctor’s order? Direct-to-consumer providers commonly arrange order authorization as part of their service, but eligibility and process vary by provider and location. Confirm what is included before paying.
- How long do results take? Turnaround time varies by provider, collection location, and performing laboratory. Check the current estimate on the offer you choose rather than relying on a universal result window.
- Does Mito Core include hs-CRP? Yes. Mito Core is a broader baseline panel that includes hs-CRP. It is a different product choice from ordering the individual hs-CRP test.
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Medical Disclaimer
This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Pricing is based on public provider pages captured August 11, 2026 and may change. Always verify current pricing directly with each provider before making a purchasing decision.
