- high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test
- an extremely sensitive test to determine the level of C-reactive protein in the blood; as the hs-CRP rises, the risk of cardiovascular disease increases.
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high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test
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