The hsCRP Test measures C-Reactive Protein (CRP)—a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. The "high-sensitivity" (hs) version is specifically calibrated to detect very low levels of chronic inflammation, making it an essential tool for refining Cardiovascular Risk Assessment.
While standard CRP tests are useful for confirming acute infections or major trauma, the hsCRP test helps detect the subtle, low-grade inflammation that plays a key role in the long-term buildup and destabilization of plaque in the arteries. A high hsCRP indicates that your blood vessels are silently "inflamed," even if you feel perfectly healthy.
