--- title: hs-CRP Test type: biomarker url: "https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/hs-crp" also_known_as: - hs-crp - hscrp - high sensitivity crp - high-sensitivity crp - c-reactive protein, hs - c-reactive protein, high sensitivity category: Inflammation & Autoimmune units: - mg/L order_price_usd: 34.99 order_item: Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP) order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/hs-crp" reviewed_at: 2026-09-06 --- # hs-CRP > hs-CRP is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 0.000 – 3.00 mg/L. At TestWell it's $34.99 all-in as Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP), results in 2–4 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis. Also known as: hs-crp, hscrp, high sensitivity crp, high-sensitivity crp, c-reactive protein, hs, c-reactive protein, high sensitivity. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Units | mg/L | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 2–4 business days | | Price | $34.99 | | Labs | Quest or Labcorp · BioReference in NY/NJ | ## What does hs-CRP measure? A sensitive marker of low-grade inflammation. Used for cardiovascular risk assessment. ## What is the normal range for hs-CRP? | Population | Reference range | | --- | --- | | age 18+ | 0.000 – 3.00 mg/L | Reference intervals differ slightly between labs; the range printed on your report is the one to interpret against. Ranges are usually set so 95% of healthy people fall inside them. ## What does a high hs-CRP mean? hs-CRP measures low-grade inflammation for cardiovascular risk. Below 1 mg/L is low risk, 1–3 average, above 3 high; above 10 mg/L usually means an acute infection, injury or inflammatory condition rather than vascular risk and should be repeated in 2–3 weeks. Obesity, smoking, poor sleep, gum disease and autoimmune disease all raise it. ### Common causes of high hs-CRP 1. Recent infection, injury or dental work (values >10 mg/L) 2. Excess weight, especially abdominal 3. Smoking, poor sleep, sedentary lifestyle 4. Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, gum disease 5. Metabolic syndrome, diabetes 6. Oral estrogens, pregnancy ### Symptoms that go with high hs-CRP - None from the CRP itself ### What clinicians usually check next - Repeat in 2–3 weeks when well; the average of two values is used for risk - Lipid panel, ApoB, A1c for the full cardiovascular picture - Investigate a persistent value above 10 mg/L for an inflammatory source Follow-up tests at TestWell: [Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel) ($24.99). **My hs-CRP is 12. Is my heart at risk?** Above 10 the test is measuring something acute — a cold, dental work, a flare — not vascular risk. Repeat in a few weeks; if it's still above 10, look for an inflammatory cause. ## How often should you retest? For cardiovascular risk assessment, the AHA/CDC statement recommends averaging two hs-CRP measurements taken at least 2 weeks apart, and skipping the test during an infection, injury, or flare — any acute inflammation pushes CRP up for days and would hide your baseline. Retest once you've been well for at least two weeks. ## How do you get tested for hs-CRP? | Order | Type | Price | Includes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hs-crp) | Single test | $34.99 | This marker | | [Gout Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/gout-panel) | Panel | $62.99 | 3 tests | | [Autoimmune Screening Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/autoimmune-screening-panel) | Panel | $86.99 | 4 tests | | [Heart Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/heart-health-panel) | Panel | $99.99 | 5 tests | | [Post-COVID Recovery Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/post-covid-panel) | Panel | $99.99 | 7 tests | ## Quest vs Labcorp vs BioReference | Lab | Available | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $34.99 | Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | Labcorp | Yes | $34.99 | Choose Labcorp at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | Yes | $37.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically — state rules keep Quest and Labcorp from accepting self-ordered draws. | ## Common questions about hs-CRP ### Do I need a doctor's order to test my hs-crp? No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor. ### How long does it take to get hs-CRP results? Most hs-CRP results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### How much does a hs-CRP test cost? Our Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP) starts at $34.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. ### Do I need to fast before my hs-CRP test? Fasting is not required for the hs-CRP test. You can have your blood drawn any time of day. ### Which lab will process my hs-CRP test? Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations. ## Sources - [American Heart Association](https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/diagnosing-a-heart-attack/inflammation-and-heart-disease) - [AHA/CDC Scientific Statement — Markers of Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease (2003)](https://doi.org/10.1161/01.CIR.0000052939.59093.45) ## Related biomarkers - [ESR](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/esr) - [C-Reactive Protein](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/c-reactive-protein) - [Tryptase](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/tryptase) - [Total IgA](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/total-iga) - [tTG-IgA](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/ttg-iga) - [Rheumatoid Factor](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/rheumatoid-factor) - [Reference range lookup tool](https://www.test-well.com/tools/reference-range-lookup) - [Lab unit converter](https://www.test-well.com/tools/lab-unit-converter) - [All biomarkers](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-06. 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