--- title: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test type: test id: crp url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/crp" price_usd: 26.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 32.99 cpt: 86140 category: Inflammation & Autoimmune sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "2–4 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=crp&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test > General inflammation marker — elevated in infections, autoimmune conditions, and chronic disease, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $26.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 2–4 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $26.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($32.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 86140 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 2–4 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test tell you? General inflammation marker — elevated in infections, autoimmune conditions, and chronic disease. C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation anywhere in the body. Unlike hs-CRP (which measures very low levels for cardiac risk), standard CRP measures higher levels associated with infections, autoimmune conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, and tissue injury. It's a general marker that indicates something is causing inflammation but doesn't specify the source. **Clinical use:** Standard (non-high-sensitivity) C-Reactive Protein. Marker of acute inflammation, used to monitor infection severity, autoimmune flares, and post-surgical inflammation. ## Who should order it? Anyone with suspected acute infection, monitoring an autoimmune condition (RA, lupus), tracking post-surgical recovery, or with unexplained fever. ## Biomarkers measured - [CRP](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/c-reactive-protein) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $26.99 | $32.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $26.99 | $32.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $20.99 | $26.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test cost? A C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test costs $26.99 at TestWell — $32.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $80.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $26.99 | $32.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $80.00 | $80.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 4420 · Labcorp test no. 120766 · BioReference code 0069-5. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. ## Related conditions - Acute infection (B99.9) - Rheumatoid arthritis (M06.9) - Systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.9) - Inflammatory bowel disease (K50.90) ## Common questions about the C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test ### CRP vs hs-CRP — which should I order? [hs-CRP](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hs-crp) measures the same protein but detects much lower levels — used for cardiovascular risk assessment (chronic low-grade inflammation). Standard CRP is for acute inflammation (infection, flare). Use hs-CRP for heart health, standard CRP for active illness investigation. ### How much does a CRP test cost without insurance? TestWell charges $26.99 — vs $29 at Quest Direct and $50-$120 at hospital labs. ### Do I need to fast? No fasting required. ### What's a normal CRP level? <10 mg/L is the standard reference. <3 mg/L for cardiovascular risk monitoring (hs-CRP cutoff). >100 mg/L typically indicates bacterial infection or major inflammation. ### How fast does CRP respond to inflammation? Rises within 6-8 hours of an inflammatory trigger, peaks around 48 hours, normalizes within days once the trigger is resolved. That makes it a useful real-time monitor for infection severity and treatment response. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=crp&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 2–4 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [BPC-157 and Bloodwork: What Labs Can (and Can't) Tell You](https://www.test-well.com/guides/bpc-157-safety-bloodwork) - [Rheumatoid Arthritis Antibody Test (Anti-CCP)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/anti-ccp-antibody) — $32.99 - [Sed Rate (ESR)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/sed-rate-esr) — $24.99 - [All Inflammation & Autoimmune tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/inflammation-autoimmune) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. 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