hs-CRP Test in Dehradun — ₹225
hs-CRP Test (also called Cardiac CRP, CRP for heart disease, High-sensitivity CRP test ). NABL-accredited diagnostic laboratory accuracy. complementary home sample collection. Verified reports delivered within 6 hours straight to WhatsApp.
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Commonly prescribed for: Fever, chills, fast heart rate, nausea
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Sample before 12 PM → by 8:30 PM today
Sample after 12 PM → by 1 PM tomorrow
Tapadia Diagnostic Centre in Dehradun offers NABL-accredited blood tests, MRI/CT scans, ultrasound, and home sample collection at our centre near Osmanpura. Established 1989, doctor-led, reports in 6 hours on WhatsApp. Pay at centre no advance payment. Free home pickup within 8 km. Walk in or book online.
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Tapadia Diagnostic Centre — Since 1989
HS-CRP measures very low levels of C-reactive protein in blood.
CRP is produced by the liver in response to inflammation.
hs-CRP is more sensitive than routine CRP.
Primarily used for cardiovascular risk assessment.
Detects chronic, low-grade inflammation.
Assess future risk of heart attack or stroke
Evaluate chronic inflammatory conditions
Risk stratification in apparently healthy individuals
Monitoring lifestyle or statin therapy effectiveness
Family history of premature heart disease
<1 mg/L â low cardiovascular risk
1–3 mg/L â moderate risk
3 mg/L â high cardiovascular risk
Acute infections can falsely elevate levels
Interpretation must exclude recent illness
No obvious symptoms (preventive test)
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity or smoking
Diabetes or hypertension
Sedentary lifestyle
No fasting required (preferred fasting if combined with lipid tests)
Blood drawn from vein
Avoid testing during fever/infection
Simple, low-risk procedure
Results usually within 24 hours
Elevated HS-CRP indicates vascular inflammation
Helps guide preventive therapy
Not diagnostic of heart disease alone
Used along with lipid profile
Repeat testing confirms baseline risk
Is hs-CRP the same as CRP? No, hs-CRP is a more sensitive version of the standard CRP test, capable of detecting much lower levels of inflammation, which makes it particularly useful for assessing cardiovascular risks rather than acute infections.
Can exercise raise hs-CRP? Yes, intense exercise can temporarily raise hs-CRP levels due to muscle inflammation, but this effect is short-lived and does not reflect chronic vascular risk.
Is it used for infection diagnosis? No, hs-CRP is primarily for evaluating low-grade, chronic inflammation related to heart disease risk, whereas standard CRP is better suited for diagnosing acute infections or inflammatory conditions.
Should it be repeated? Yes, repeating the hs-CRP test after 2-4 weeks helps establish a reliable baseline by ruling out temporary elevations from factors like minor illnesses or stress.
Can it be lowered? Yes, hs-CRP levels can often be lowered through lifestyle changes like regular exercise, a heart-healthy diet, quitting smoking, and medications such as statins if prescribed by a doctor.
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