US Medical Term · tests
High-Sensitivity CRP Test (hs-CRP)
Prueba de PCR de alta sensibilidad
Also: PCR ultrasensible (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | High-Sensitivity CRP Test (hs-CRP) |
| Spanish (Español) | Prueba de PCR de alta sensibilidad |
| Chinese (中文) | 高敏感性C反應蛋白 |
| Korean (한국어) | 고감도 CRP 검사 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Xét nghiệm CRP độ nhạy cao |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | High-Sensitivity CRP Test |
| Portuguese (Português) | Proteína C-reativa de alta sensibilidade (PCR-us) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การตรวจ CRP ความไวสูง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 高感度CRP検査 |
What it means
The high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test measures very small amounts of C-reactive protein to assess chronic low-grade inflammation that standard CRP tests cannot detect. Doctors use hs-CRP alongside cholesterol measurements to evaluate cardiovascular risk. Research shows that even slightly elevated hs-CRP is associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even when cholesterol levels appear normal. Blood is drawn from a vein in your arm. Fasting is not required. A result below 1 mg/L indicates low cardiovascular risk; 1–3 mg/L is average risk; above 3 mg/L is high risk. Infections or inflammatory conditions can temporarily raise hs-CRP, so the test is most useful when you feel well.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor ordered a high-sensitivity CRP test — what does it show about my heart risk?
Mi médico ordenó una prueba de PCR de alta sensibilidad — ¿qué muestra sobre el riesgo para mi corazón?
My hs-CRP result is above 3 mg/L — does that mean I am at high risk for a heart attack?
Mi PCR de alta sensibilidad está por encima de 3 mg/L — ¿eso significa que estoy en alto riesgo de infarto?
Can I eat before my high-sensitivity CRP blood draw or should I fast?
¿Puedo comer antes de la extracción de sangre para la PCR de alta sensibilidad o debo ayunar?
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Last reviewed: September 2026