HsCRP
hsCRP
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a marker of inflammation that predicts incident myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, and sudden cardiac death among healthy individuals.
| Pre – Requisites | No special requirement |
| Sample Type | Serum |
| Report Delivery (TAT) | 24 hrs |
| Method | Spectrophotometry |
Frequently Asked Questions
Plaque – the blockage in blood vessels is caused due to accumulation of cell products & CRP. Elevated levels of CRP may predict risk of first heart attack up to eight years in advance.
Men with high levels of CRP have three times the risk of a heart attack and two times the risk of a stroke, compared to men with lower levels of CRP. Elevated CRP levels may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke seven-fold in women.
If you want to assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you can go with this test.
