hs-CRP, Blood Spot

The hs-CRP blood test measures the level of C-reactive protein (CRP) to help assess risk for heart disease and inflammation. The high sensitivity CRP test helps identify very low levels of inflammation, helping a projection and very early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. The CRP test is the best way screen or monitor inflammation in our body. It can help detect chronic illnesses at the early stages, helping treat and manage the problem preventing it from advancing into later stages.

Two dried blood spot circles should be filled in for this test.

Available Laboratories: Ayumetrix

hs-CRP, Blood Spot

$89
Test Kit

hs-CRP, Blood Spot

$89
Test Kit

Test Details

CRP is a protein that the liver produces as a result of inflammation in your body. This protein is made by the liver and sent to our blood, when there is inflammation in your body, to protect its tissues. When you are injured, or have an infection, your body reacts by developing an inflammatory response. The infected area would typically be painful, red, and swollen.

Finger-stick dried blood spot is the whole blood collected from the end of the finger by using a small lancet. This is the capillary blood, which is a mixture of both red blood cells, white blood cells and serum/ plasma, in addition to all the nutrients, hormones and oxygen. Dried blood spot offers ease and convenience of sample collection.

This test kit will be mailed to you via USPS. You will receive a blood spot card as well as other materials in the test kit. Please review all instructions prior to performing this test. Depending on the tests ordered it may not be necessary to fill all 10 circles on the blood spot card. If 3 or more tests are ordered via blood spot, all 10 circles must be filled. Kits should be shipped via USPS back to the laboratory in the enclosed packaging. Results take 1 to 2 weeks upon receipt of the specimen by the laboratory.

TEST COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PDF

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Apr 07, 2020

TEST COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS PDF

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Apr 07, 2020

1. Purchase Tests

Choose the test you want (be sure to pick the laboratory you want to use).

Pay by credit card or PayPal^®.

You pay directly and we do not bill your insurance.

(Note: to preserve lowest possible per test pricing, a single $10.00 lab fee is applied to one or more blood tests. You will not incur any additional charges at the lab.)

2. Visit a Lab

After purchasing your testing you will receive an email with your lab requisition. Bring this form to the laboratory.

NOTE: Be sure to visit the appropriate laboratory!

If you choose LabCorp only visit a Labcorp location.
If you choose Quest Diagnostics only visit a Quest location!

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If you have selected the option to have an At Home Test Kit delivered to you, you will receive your test kit in the mail within 5 to 7 business days. (Not all tests are available as At Home Test Kits.)

3. Get Results

We’ll email you when your results are ready. Sign into your account to view and download your result reports.

Certain result values may prompt a phone call from our ordering provider to ensure the patient is aware of their result.

Sample Type

Blood

Prepare For Your Test

SEE "TEST COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS" IN TEST DETAILS SECTION.

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