C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP) Blood Test
Add an inflammation-sensitive signal to a complete cardiovascular risk assessment.
- No doctor visit or referral needed
- Members pay our cost on every test, never a markup
- Tracked over time alongside your other results
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Typical results in 1 day · Reviewed by a real clinician
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Why people order the C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP) Blood Test
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Add an inflammation-sensitive signal to cardiovascular risk assessment
The result complements lipids, blood pressure, glucose-related markers, smoking history, and family history rather than replacing them.
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Establish a comparable baseline while clinically stable
Testing outside an acute illness or inflammatory event makes the result more useful for long-term cardiovascular context.
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See whether an elevation persists when repeat testing is appropriate
Serial results may help distinguish a persistent signal from a transient rise, but there is no universal repeat schedule.
Who may consider the C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP) Blood Test
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Borderline cardiovascular risk where another risk enhancer may help
A clinically stable hs-CRP result can add an inflammation-sensitive signal when a clinician is deciding how to interpret an otherwise borderline risk estimate.
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Family history of premature cardiovascular disease or other established risk factors
hs-CRP can add context that is not captured by one lipid value, but it does not replace the standard cardiovascular risk assessment.
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Confirm a prior elevation after acute inflammation has been considered
Infection, injury, surgery, or an inflammatory flare can raise CRP. Repeat timing and the need for retesting depend on the value and clinical purpose.
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Assess residual inflammatory risk with known cardiovascular disease
This is a clinician-directed use that must be interpreted with treatment status and the complete cardiovascular picture.
Is hs-CRP the right test for cardiovascular risk, or do I need standard CRP?
Choose hs-CRP when the goal is low-range cardiovascular-risk context. Standard CRP is generally used for more prominent or broader inflammation and is a different product. Neither test identifies the source of inflammation by itself.
Should I add hs-CRP if I already have a lipid panel?
It can add complementary context for selected cardiovascular-risk questions. A lipid panel describes cholesterol patterns, while hs-CRP is an inflammation-sensitive risk signal. hs-CRP does not replace lipid testing or a broader cardiovascular-risk assessment.
Is hs-CRP appropriate as a general wellness screening test?
Not as a universal standalone screen. It is most useful when there is a defined cardiovascular-risk question and the result will be interpreted with established risk factors. It cannot diagnose heart disease or locate inflammation.
Should I delay testing after an illness, injury, surgery, or inflammatory flare?
Usually yes when the goal is a stable cardiovascular baseline. Recent infection, injury, surgery, or an inflammatory flare can temporarily raise hs-CRP and obscure the intended signal. Follow clinician guidance if the test is being ordered for another reason or if timing is uncertain.
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What the C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP) Blood Test measures
Add an inflammation-sensitive signal to a complete cardiovascular risk assessment.
This test measures C-reactive protein at low concentrations using a high-sensitivity assay. CRP is an acute-phase protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. The high-sensitivity method is used for cardiovascular-risk context because it can resolve lower concentrations than a standard CRP assay.
The product returns one hs-CRP result in mg/L from serum or plasma obtained through venous collection. It does not identify where inflammation is occurring, establish its cause, diagnose cardiovascular disease, or replace a standard lipid profile, blood pressure assessment, diabetes evaluation, smoking history, family history, or the clinician's overall risk assessment.
Current US guidance gives hs-CRP a narrow clinical role rather than treating it as a universal screening score. The 2026 ACC/AHA multisociety dyslipidemia guideline states that, in adults without ASCVD who have borderline 10-year risk by the PREVENT-ASCVD equations, an hs-CRP result of at least 2 mg/L on two successive occasions with no identifiable underlying cause can inform a clinician-managed lipid-lowering decision. That guideline threshold is not a laboratory reference interval and does not apply automatically to every buyer.
- Specimen
- Serum or plasma
- Method
- High sensitivity
- Measures
- Mass concentration
- Reported biomarkers
- hs-CRP
- Biomarker count
- 1 biomarker
- Fasting
- Special preparation needed (test when clinically stable)
- Results
- On your Mito dashboard in 1 day, with your range explained
- Provider reference information
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Quest Diagnostics Test 10124 selected Labcorp Test 120766 selected
Quest Diagnostics Test 10124
- Optimal <1.0 mg/L
- Lower relative cardiovascular risk <1.0 mg/L
- Average relative cardiovascular risk 1.0-3.0 mg/L
- Higher relative cardiovascular risk 3.1-10.0 mg/L
- Persistent elevation after retesting may reflect infection or inflammation >10.0 mg/L
Labcorp Test 120766
- Low cardiovascular risk <1.00 mg/L
- Average cardiovascular risk 1.00-3.00 mg/L
- High cardiovascular risk >3.00 mg/L
Your results
How to understand your C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP) Blood Test result
Use the cardiovascular category on the performing laboratory's report. Provider categories, the current guideline threshold of at least 2 mg/L for a narrowly defined clinical decision, and individualized treatment goals are different concepts. Cardiovascular interpretation is intended for clinically stable adults.
Lower cardiovascular-risk context
A lower hs-CRP result means less cardiovascular risk attributable to this inflammation-sensitive signal. It does not rule out high LDL cholesterol, high ApoB, high Lp(a), hypertension, diabetes, smoking-related risk, family history, or existing plaque.
Elevated cardiovascular-context result
An elevation can add risk information when you are clinically stable and the result is interpreted with your complete cardiovascular profile. One result does not show that inflammation is located in the arteries, identify its cause, or by itself determine treatment.
Possible acute or noncardiovascular elevation
Infection, injury, an inflammatory flare, surgery, or another tissue-injury event can raise hs-CRP. A very high or unexpected result should be evaluated for those causes before it is used as a cardiovascular-risk signal. A clinician may recommend repeat testing once you are stable.
How much the C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP) Blood Test costs
Compare exact Mito member and non-member prices with recently checked comparable offers. Collection and lab fees are shown separately.
| Lab | Test price | Collection or lab fee |
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| Mito member | $5.94 | $15.00 Added once per order |
| Mito non-member | $8.32 | $15.00 Added once per order |
| Goodlabs | $9.00 | $12.00 $12 per visit, included in the final checkout total |
| Marek Diagnostics | $18.50 | $10.00 $10 added at checkout for an individual biomarker or custom panel |
| DrSays | $13.99 | $9.99 $9.99 collection fee per order |
| Jason Health | $20.00 | $18.00 $18 lab collection fee per order |
| Ulta Lab Tests | $36.95 | $12.95 $12.95 standard draw fee; some locations may charge more |
| Walk-In Lab | $41.00 | $6.00 $6 per-order physician fee |
Mito prices come from the live catalog for the selected provider. Competitor prices were checked August 22, 2026. Published standalone item price plus the separately disclosed collection or checkout fee.
See the full C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP) Blood Test cost comparison for provider details and comparison notes.
How it works
What to expect from your C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP) Blood Test
- 1 Book instantly
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- 2 Quick lab visit
Testing to fit your schedule, usually 15 minutes or less. Walk-in and appointments available. Follow the preparation instructions for your order.
- 3 Results in 1 day
Your result posts straight to your dashboard as soon as the lab completes it.
- 4 Expert guidance
With membership, a clinician reviews your result and a personalized action plan follows, with clear next steps.
Every result comes with a plan
A number on its own does not tell you much. Membership is what turns it into next steps, and keeps track of what changes.
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Never miss a recheck. Mito tells you what is worth retesting and when, then reminds you so nothing slips.
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Common C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hs-CRP) Blood Test questions
What does an hs-CRP test measure?
How is hs-CRP different from standard CRP?
Can hs-CRP diagnose heart disease?
What do the Labcorp and Quest categories mean?
Why does the current ACC/AHA guideline mention 2 mg/L?
Can illness, injury, or inflammation affect the result?
What does a result above 10 mg/L mean?
Do I need to fast?
Should an elevated result be repeated?
Which tests add context to hs-CRP?
How do availability and prices vary by state?
Available in all 50 states and Washington, DC.
| States | Provider | Availability | Member price | Non-member price |
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| All states and DC except NJ, NY, and RI | Labcorp | Available | $10.49 | $14.69 |
| All states and DC except NJ, NY, and RI | Quest Diagnostics | Available | $5.94 | $8.32 |
| NJ, NY, and RI | BioReference | Available | $11.18 | $15.66 |