Inflammation panel
hs-CRP
Also called High-sensitivity C-reactive protein · measured in mg/L
What it measures
Low concentrations of C-reactive protein, a marker of systemic inflammation.
Why it is tracked
Captures low-grade inflammatory burden, which is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic risk. Useful as a trend rather than a single reading.
What a provider considers
- Raised transiently by any infection or injury — retest rather than act on one result
- Also raised by obesity and smoking
- Best interpreted as a trend across repeat testing
Reference ranges vary between laboratories and a single result rarely means much on its own. Interpretation depends on your symptoms, your other markers and the trend over time — which is what your provider reviews.