Sample Requirements:
SST tube. No fasting required.
Purpose:
Assesses low levels of inflammation associated with cardiovascular risk.
High Levels:
Increased risk of cardiovascular events, systemic inflammation.
Low Levels:
Normal or low cardiovascular risk.
Reference Range:
<1.0 mg/L (low risk); 1.0–3.0 (average); >3.0 (high risk)