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The aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) test measures liver function and damage.
C-reactive protein and high-sensitivity CRP (S-hsCRP)
CRP or a high-sensitivity CRP test is usually carried out if an inflammatory disease is suspected.
CRP & High-sensitivity CRP (S-hsCRP)
- High-sensitivity CRP can be used to assess the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- Even mildly elevated high-sensitivity CRP levels have been shown to be linked to an increased risk of arterial and coronary artery disease.
- When there is no acute bacterial, viral, or other infection in the body, the result of the test can be used to assess silent inflammation.
C-reactive protein, CRP
CRP stands for C-reactive protein. CRP is a protein produced by liver cells, the level of which increases significantly in a wide range of infections and tissue damage. The level of CRP increases as quickly as 6–12 hours from the onset of the infection, making it a very useful test for inflammation.
The C-reactive protein test enables us to examine the inflammatory state of the body. Inflammation can arise as a result of unhealthy habits, infectious diseases caused by virus or bacteria, or issues such as autoimmune diseases or a reaction to an injury. CRP also increases in tissue damage such as heart attack.
Why is CRP tested in conjunction with ferritin measurement?
CRP is also determined alongside ferritin measurement. Ferritin levels often rise during infections or other inflammatory conditions. For this reason, when determining ferritin levels, CRP should also be measured. Generally, it is not advisable to measure ferritin during an acute febrile infection or when one still feels like being in the recovery phase.
Reference value for CRP
CRP value of a healthy person is under 10 mg/L.
Severe bacterial infections can raise the CRP levels to more than 100 mg/L. For example, in pneumonia or inflammation of the renal pelvis, the CRP value can increase to 200 mg/L, in blood poisoning, the value can reach up to 500 mg/L.
Reference value for high-sensitivity CRP (S-hsCRP)
Assessing the risk of cardiovascular diseases using high-sensitivity CRP:
| LOW RISK | <1 CRP mg/L |
| MODERATE RISK | 1–3 CRP mg/L |
| HIGH RISK | >3 CRP mg/L |
| POSSIBILITY OF INFLAMMATORIAL DISEASE | >5 CRP mg/L |
If measured during a time when the body is not fighting any acute bacterial, viral or other infections, the result of the high-sensitivity CRP test can reveal silent inflammation in the body. If the high-sensitivity CRP value is at least 2 or 3 mg/L, it may indicate silent inflammation.
An elevated value is significant if the finding is confirmed in a repeated measurement a few weeks later. A single elevated value could be due to natural variability or a false finding.
How can I get my high-sensitivity CRP tested?
You can order the S-hsCRP as a single test from Puhti’s online store. Add the desired products to the shopping cart and complete all the tests at once.
No sampling fee for orders over EUR 40! A sampling fee of EUR 10 will be added to smaller orders.
The S-hsCRP test is included in the following test packages:
- Puhti laboratory package
- Extensive Puhti laboratory package women
- Extensive Puhti laboratory package men
First, order the tests you need via Puhti. You do not need a doctor’s referral. You can visit one of our many laboratories in Finland. Most of the laboratories also serve customers without an appointment. You will receive an easy-to-read results report.
What affects the CRP level?
- Medications. Certain drugs can reduce CRP levels. These include some pain relievers, such as ibuprofen and aspirin, or statins. Anti-inflammatory drugs and statins aim to reduce inflammation, which in turn lowers CRP levels.
- Avoid testing when ill. Any recent illnesses, tissue damage, infections, and other common inflammations raise CRP levels. The person undergoing the test should be in good health for reliable results in assessing the risk of cardiovascular and coronary artery diseases.
- Hormone replacement therapy increases CRP concentration.
69,90 €
T4-V, or thyroxine, is a thyroid hormone and its level indicates the activity of the thyroid gland.
Glucose is an indicator of the blood sugar level. Blood sugar affects general well-being and energy levels, muscle and brain function and the feeling of hunger.
40,00 € – 300,00 €
Could a gift for a loved one be about well-being? Through laboratory packages, your loved one will gain knowledge about their own health condition. A Puhti gift card is an excellent gift idea for someone who is interested in taking even better care of their health. The recipient of the gift card must be over 15 years old and have Finnish online banking credentials to place an order on the Puhti online store.
52,90 €
Ferritin is a form of iron absorption and storage. It is a good measure of the body’s iron stores, and low ferritin content is a sign of iron deficiency.
Extensive Puhti laboratory package (men) is a great choice when you want to gain more thorough information about the well-being of your body. The Puhti laboratory package will help you check how your body is doing and make better choices for your health. Several tests are included, such as cholesterol, blood glucose, important vitamins, ferritin and testosterone.
Extensive Puhti laboratory package (women) is a great choice when you want to gain more thorough information about the well-being of your body. The laboratory package will help you check how your body is doing and make better choices for your health. Several tests are included, such as cholesterol, blood glucose, vitamins D and B12, ferritin, and sodium.
35,00 €
Alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) is an indicator of the well-being of the liver and reacts, for example, to long-term alcohol use and fatty liver disease caused by excess weight.
Blood lipid levels are checked when measuring cholesterol. Includes the following tests: total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, non-HDL and Kol/HDL ratio.
99,00 €
Puhti laboratory package includes many different tests that give you a wide range of information on how your body is doing. It includes blood count, cholesterol, blood glucose, vitamin D, ferritin, inflammatory status and tests of the functioning of the thyroid gland, liver and kidneys.
Sex hormone binding globulin is produced in the liver. Its production is regulated by sex and thyroid hormones, insulin and diet. Please note! Any hormonal medication you are using can affect the results when assessing your natural hormonal function.
84,70 €
A more accurate B12-TC2 test (active B12). Vitamin B12 is needed especially for the functioning of the nervous system.
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