Inflammation
hs-CRP test cost — $8–$36.95
hs-CRP · measured in mg/L
A smoke detector for body-wide inflammation.
Lower is betterReference range
An assay-specific reference interval has not yet been added to this guide.
Use the interval printed beside this exact result, including its specimen, units, age/sex group and collection conditions. A range for a similarly named test may not apply.
Optimal range / clinical target
PeptideLab has not verified a separate ‘optimal’ target for this measurement. Reference intervals, diagnostic cutoffs and treatment targets answer different questions.
When hs-CRP matters
Protocols and goals where this marker is worth tracking.
On TRT, HRT, GLP-1s or peptides? Use the Find tests for your goal tool to see suggested biomarkers and build your monitoring list.
hs-CRP test prices
Compare direct-pay test prices, without using insurance. Test prices are shown before separate collection fees.
Tracking more than one biomarker?
Build a list to compare test and panel combinations, with one blood-draw fee in your GoodLabs estimate.
$12 blood draw per visit, added once to your order.
Collection fee is additional; not included in this test price.
* Estimated test price.
Does insurance cover hs-CRP testing?
When a clinician orders hs-CRP for a diagnosis or to follow a known condition, most plans cover it — and many cover routine screening as $0 preventive care for eligible adults. The catch is you need a qualifying reason and an in-network order; a “I just want to see my number” request often isn’t covered, and if you haven’t met your deductible you can end up paying the lab’s full list price anyway.
The direct-pay prices above skip insurance entirely: you pay the cash price, test on your own schedule with no doctor visit, and it’s HSA/FSA-eligible. For a single marker that’s often cheaper — and faster — than a copay plus deductible exposure.
hs-CRP inside a bundle
Every compared membership/panel that includes hs-CRP, cheapest first. Worth it when you want several markers at once rather than a single test.
| Provider | Model | Advertised panel | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiPhox Health | At-home, per-panel (selectable) | 59+ 39 biomarkers mapped | $99-124 / panel |
| Empirical Health | One-time panel | 100+ 46 biomarkers mapped | $190 one-time |
| Mito Health | At-cost marketplace + optional membership | 100+ 63 biomarkers mapped | Core Panel ~$198 |
| Superpower | Annual membership | 103+ 73 biomarkers mapped | $199/yr |
| Hundred | Annual membership | 160+ 74 biomarkers mapped | $199/yr |
| Function Health | Annual membership | 160+ 88 biomarkers mapped | $365/yr |
| Blueprint (Bryan Johnson) | Annual membership | 160+ 88 biomarkers mapped | $365/yr |
| Everlywell 360 | Annual membership | 83+ 35 biomarkers mapped | $399/yr |
| Quest Health (Elite) | One-time direct-pay | 85+ 49 biomarkers mapped | $399 one-time |
| Life Extension (Elite) | One-time à-la-carte | 45+ 49 biomarkers mapped | ~$449 one-time |
| InsideTracker | Membership + à-la-carte tests | 48+ 46 biomarkers mapped | $489 (1st test) |
| Marek Health | Annual membership | 80+ 55 biomarkers mapped | ~$495/yr |
| OneTwenty | Annual membership | 85+ 51 biomarkers mapped | $499/yr |
| Thorne Advanced | One-time panel | 60+ 51 biomarkers mapped | ~$830 one-time |
| Rythm Health | At-home subscription | 24+ 22 biomarkers mapped | $79/mo |
| Lifeforce | Subscription + diagnostic | 51+ 49 biomarkers mapped | ~$2,137/yr |
What hs-CRP is
A high-sensitivity assay of C-reactive protein, an acute-phase protein the liver makes in response to systemic inflammation. It transiently spikes with infection, injury, or intense exercise.
Why it matters for longevity & performance
Chronic low-grade inflammation ('inflammaging') drives atherosclerosis, cancer, and age-related disease; hs-CRP predicts cardiovascular events independent of lipids.
What the guidelines say about hs-CRP
ACC/AHA cholesterol guidance lists hs-CRP >=2.0 mg/L as a risk-enhancing factor that can tip borderline- or intermediate-risk adults toward statin therapy - the JUPITER trial is the basis for using it to refine risk.
hs-CRP & peptides — what to watch
If you’re running peptides, TRT or HRT, these are the compounds studied in relation to hs-CRP — useful for deciding what to track. Research associations for monitoring, not medical or dosing advice. Tap one for its full profile.
hs-CRP testing — frequently asked
Do I need to fast for a hs-CRP test?
No. hs-CRP does not require fasting — you can test any time of day.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a hs-CRP test?
No. Direct-to-consumer labs (GoodLabs, Ulta, Quest and Labcorp OnDemand) include the physician order in the price — you order online and visit a draw site, no appointment with your own doctor needed.
How fast are hs-CRP results?
Usually 1–3 business days after your blood draw; most results post to the lab's online portal.
What's the difference between the standard and optimal hs-CRP range?
Reference intervals describe results in a reference population; they do not by themselves diagnose or exclude disease. A treatment target depends on the condition and the person. PeptideLab has not verified a separate ‘optimal’ target for this measurement. Reference intervals, diagnostic cutoffs and treatment targets answer different questions.
Which peptides affect hs-CRP?
Compounds studied in relation to hs-CRP include Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, BPC-157, TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4), VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide). These are research associations for monitoring — not medical or dosing advice.
Does insurance cover hs-CRP testing?
Often, when ordered for a diagnosis; many plans cover it as preventive care at no cost for eligible adults. The direct-pay prices above let you skip insurance and test on your own schedule.
Related Inflammation biomarkers
Educational guidance. Use your reporting lab’s reference interval and discuss personal targets and results with your clinician.