Risk Associated With Cardiovascular Disease
Health Encyclopedia: C Reactive Protein
CRP; High-sensitivity C-reactive protein; hs-CRP
Normal Values
Normal CRP values vary from lab to lab. Generally, there is no CRP detectable in the blood.
Your doctor may use a highly sensitive CRP test called hs-CRP to determine your risk of heart disease. According to the American Heart Association:
- You are at low risk of developing cardiovascular disease if your hs-CRP level is lower than 1.0mg/L.
- You are at average risk of developing cardiova...
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