hs-CRP may be used in combination with a lipid profile or with other cardiac risk markers, such as a lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) test, to provide added information about heart disease risk. CRP is a protein that increases in the blood with inflammation.
To help assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Reference Values
Lower risk: <2.0 mg/L
Higher risk: > or =2.0 mg/L
Acute inflammation: >10.0 mg/L
