What is the difference between conventional CRP and hs-CRP tests?
Our hs-CRP test allows CRP concentration in a range of 0.1172 – 30.0μg/ml to be detected, and the range of 0.1172 – 10.0μg/ml is of predicative meaning towards future risk of cardiovascular disease. However, the conventional CRP test measures CRP concentration in a range of 10 – 1,000μg/ml, and is only used to monitor the conditions of patients who have injury, bacterial or viral infection, or inflammation such as rheumatoid disease. • How do I go about the hs-CRP testing? There are two ways for obtaining the hs-CRP test. a) You can make an appointment to have the test completed in our office. Our office address is HK Biotek, Block A, 18/F, Cheuk Nang Plaza, 250 Hennessy Road, Hong Kong Tel (852) 2763 1488 Office hours : Mon. – Fri. 10am – 7pm Sat. 10am – 2pm Sun. & Public Holidays Closed b) You can purchase the hs-CRP test kit from us and collect the blood sample at home. Return the test back to us and we will send your sample directly to our USA Lab for analyzes. You will receive the
