CRP-HS

You should get an hs-CRP test to assess your heart disease risk, especially if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking habits, or a family history of heart disease. It is also useful when your cardiac risk is borderline or intermediate, and for monitoring the effects of lifestyle changes or statin therapy.

Fasting is not required for an hs-CRP test, but if it is done with a lipid profile, fast for 10–12 hours. Avoid testing during an acute infection, injury, or illness; wait about 2 weeks after recovery. Avoid strenuous exercise beforehand, and inform your doctor about statins, anti-inflammatory drugs, or hormone therapy.

Do I require fasting for the CRP-HS test? No, fasting is not required for an hs-CRP test. You can eat and drink normally before giving your sample. However, if it is ordered alongside a lipid profile, you should fast for 10–12 hours, drinking only water. Avoid testing during an active infection or illness, as this can falsely raise results.