--- title: Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP) Test type: test id: hs-crp url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/hs-crp" price_usd: 34.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 40.99 cpt: 86141 category: Heart Health 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=hs-crp&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP) Test > Measures low-level inflammation in blood vessels — a key marker for heart attack and stroke risk, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $34.99 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 | $34.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($40.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 86141 | | 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 Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP) test tell you? Measures low-level inflammation in blood vessels — a key marker for heart attack and stroke risk. High-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) measures very low levels of CRP in your blood, which is a marker for inflammation in blood vessel walls. Elevated hs-CRP is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke, even in people with normal cholesterol. It's often ordered alongside a lipid panel for a more complete cardiovascular risk assessment. **Clinical use:** High-sensitivity CRP measures low-grade inflammation in the body. Strongly associated with cardiovascular event risk independent of cholesterol. ## Who should order it? Anyone over 40 doing a heart-health workup, people with a family history of cardiovascular disease, anyone monitoring chronic inflammation, athletes tracking recovery markers. ## Biomarkers measured - [hs-CRP](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/hs-crp) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $34.99 | $40.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $34.99 | $40.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $37.99 | $43.99 | 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 Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP) test cost? A Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP) test costs $34.99 at TestWell — $40.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $65.00 at Quest Health and $69.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $100.00 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) | $34.99 | $40.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $65.00 | $65.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/hscrp-test-for-inflammation-marker/10124M.html) | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $69.00 | $69.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/inflammation-hs-crp-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $100.00 | $100.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 10124 · Labcorp test no. 120766 · BioReference code 3320-9. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. Avoid vigorous exercise for 24 hours before the test. ## Related conditions - [Cardiovascular disease risk](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/heart-disease-risk) - Atherosclerosis (I70.90) - Chronic inflammation (R79.89) - Metabolic syndrome (E88.81) ## Common questions about the Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP) test ### What does hs-CRP measure? High-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein measures low-grade systemic inflammation that standard CRP tests miss. It's particularly useful for assessing cardiovascular risk per the AHA/CDC framework: under 1 mg/L is low risk, 1-3 mg/L is average, above 3 mg/L is elevated. ### What's the difference between CRP and hs-CRP? Same molecule, different sensitivity. Standard CRP detects acute infections and major inflammation (typically above 10 mg/L). hs-CRP can measure the much lower levels (under 5 mg/L) associated with chronic vascular inflammation that drives heart disease. ### What raises hs-CRP temporarily? Recent infections, injuries, intense workouts, surgery, dental procedures, or active autoimmune flares can spike hs-CRP for 1-2 weeks. Repeat the test 2-3 weeks after you've recovered for an accurate cardiovascular baseline. ### How much does an hs-CRP test cost without insurance? On TestWell, hs-CRP is $34.99. Quest Direct lists the same test at $65, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $80-100 without insurance. Same CLIA-certified labs, same biomarker — TestWell just removes the markup. ### What is the CPT code for hs-CRP? The CPT code for high-sensitivity CRP is 86141. Standard (non-high-sensitivity) CRP is billed as 86140 — make sure your order specifies hs-CRP if you're using it for cardiovascular risk. ### Do I need to fast for an hs-CRP test? No fasting required. But because hs-CRP is often paired with a [lipid panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel) or [ApoB](https://www.test-well.com/tests/apolipoprotein-b) (which do benefit from fasting), most people fast anyway to bundle the draw. ### Should hs-CRP be paired with other heart tests? Yes. Pair with a [Lipid Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipid-panel), [ApoB](https://www.test-well.com/tests/apolipoprotein-b), and [Lp(a)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/lipoprotein-a) for a complete cardiovascular risk picture. The [Heart Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/heart-health-panel) bundles all four at a discount vs ordering individually. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=hs-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. 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