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10019. C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity
Description
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is an indicator of inflammation, tissue injury, or tissue necrosis. The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein test is more sensitive than the standard CRP test, which measures slight increases in CRP levels. Because of its greater sensitivity, this test may help assess the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
When and who needs the test?
- For monitoring and assessing the risk of myocardial infarction in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
- For assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease or ischemic events in asymptomatic individuals to determine the appropriate strategy for the prevention of cardiovascular events.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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