hs-CRP Lab Test – At-Home Sampling
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Test at a glance
Collect your sample at home and send it to the laboratory for analysis.
- Test type
- Lab tests at home
- Sample
- Capillary blood sample
- Results within
- Approx. 4 days from sample collection
- Reliability
- Laboratory analysis
- Results
- Digital report with explanations
- Analysed by an accredited laboratory (ISO 15189)
- A kit with everything you need is sent to your home
How it works
Measure high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) using a liquid capillary blood sample taken at home. The analysis detects lower CRP concentrations than a standard CRP test and serves as a marker for low-grade inflammation.
The test at a glance
- Sample collection entirely at home
- Liquid capillary blood from the fingertip
- Quantitative laboratory results
- Medical laboratory accredited to ISO 15189
- Quality assurance according to Rili-BÄK
- Digital results in a personal health portal
What does the test measure?
hs-CRP
hs-CRP measures very low levels of C-reactive protein and can serve as a marker for low-grade inflammation. Infection or other acute inflammation can raise the level.
When is it relevant to check this level?
hs-CRP can provide supplementary information when assessing cardiovascular risk. The value is non-specific and can rise due to many other causes.
Low-grade inflammation often presents no clear symptoms. In cases of infection, fever, or other acute inflammation, hs-CRP levels may rise temporarily, making the test less suitable for risk assessment.
Who is this test for?
- For those who wish to measure hs-CRP as a standalone marker.
- For those wishing to supplement a cardiovascular profile.
- For those wishing to track a previous value.
How the test works
- Order the test and receive the sampling kit at home.
- Read the instructions and complete any necessary preparations.
- Prick your fingertip and collect liquid capillary blood in the sample tube.
- Label, pack, and send the sample to the laboratory.
- The laboratory analyzes the sample.
- View the results digitally in your personal health portal.
Before sampling
Follow the instructions in the sampling kit. Your results may be affected if you are acutely ill or have an active infection.
Laboratory and quality
The sample is analyzed at a medical laboratory accredited according to ISO 15189. The laboratory's quality assurance also adheres to Rili-BÄK guidelines for laboratory medical testing.
- Sample material: liquid capillary blood
- Sampling location: at home
- Result: digital laboratory report
- Turnaround time: transport time and the scope of the analysis affect the total time
Results and reference values
The result is displayed using the laboratory's units and current reference intervals or decision limits. The values should be assessed in conjunction with age, blood pressure, lifestyle habits, medical history, and other relevant risk factors.
Want a broader picture?
Cardiovascular (Comprehensive) combines hs-CRP with several blood lipid markers.
Important information about the result
The results are laboratory values and do not replace medical risk assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Contact a healthcare provider in the event of clearly abnormal results, persistent symptoms, or concerns.
Frequently asked questions
What is hs-CRP?
It is a high-sensitivity analysis of C-reactive protein capable of measuring low levels of inflammation.
Is hs-CRP the same as standard CRP?
It is the same protein, but the analysis is adapted to measure lower concentrations.
Can an infection affect the result?
Yes. Acute infection or inflammation can significantly raise hs-CRP levels.
Can the test show where the inflammation is located?
No. CRP is non-specific and does not indicate the cause or location.
Can hs-CRP diagnose heart disease?
No. The marker can be part of a broader risk assessment but does not provide a diagnosis.
What is analysed
- hs-CRP
Frequently asked questions
What does the hs-CRP test measure?
The test measures hs-CRP.
How is the sample taken?
You prick your finger and collect a capillary blood sample in the sample tube provided. Follow the sampling instructions carefully.
Do I need to prepare?
Follow the instructions that come with the sampling kit. Any preparation needed is described there.
How is the sample sent?
Label and pack the sample, then send it to the laboratory as instructed.
When and how will I get my results?
When the laboratory analysis is complete, you receive your results digitally. Transport time and the scope of the analysis affect the total turnaround time.
Can the test provide a diagnosis?
No. The test provides laboratory values that need to be assessed together with symptoms, medical history and other circumstances.
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