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High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein

Meaning

High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) is a quantitative assay measuring low concentrations of C-Reactive Protein, a key acute-phase reactant indicating systemic, low-grade inflammation. Elevated hs-CRP levels are recognized as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events and are closely correlated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome components. We use this biomarker to gauge the level of chronic physiological stress impacting tissues.