hs-CRP Cassettes

Cholestech brings hs-CRP testing to the point-of-care. Now you can get lab accurate hs-CRP results in just 6 minutes, all from a simple fingerstick

What is CRP?

• C-Reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase reactant that responds as a sensitive, though non-specific marker of systemic inflammation

What is a High Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test?

• A test optimized to detect CRP in healthy, asymptomatic individuals
• Used to detect "low grade inflammation"
• Sensitive to detect 0.30 mg/L up to 10.0 mg/L in fingerstick or venous whole blood

When is the test used?

• As an aid in the detection and evaluation of infection, tissue injury and inflammatory disorders
• Research has shown that low grade inflammation can lead to atherosclerosis