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Good reasons to test
  • Family history of heart disease
  • Already managing cholesterol
  • Wanting comprehensive cardiovascular assessment

No fasting required. Any time (but avoid testing during acute illness) Results arrive in 3 to 5 business days, explained in plain language in your dashboard. Most results sit within the usual range - that is still useful, and anything unexpected supports a conversation with your healthcare practitioner.

Targeted Testing

hs CRP

A high-sensitivity measure of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation

$49one-off, no subscription
  • NATA-accredited pathology
  • No GP referral needed
  • Results in 3 to 5 business days
  • Collect at 1,900+ centres

Why this test

High-sensitivity CRP measures low-grade inflammation linked to cardiovascular disease.

Unlike a standard CRP test, hs-CRP can measure very low levels of C-reactive protein, which can reflect background inflammation. A raised result is not specific to the heart, and a recent infection, injury or other inflammatory condition can raise it. The Australian cardiovascular risk guideline advises against routinely using hs-CRP in cardiovascular risk assessment, so your GP reads it alongside your cholesterol, blood pressure and other risk factors.

Understanding your results

Low risk

Your inflammation levels are in the typical range

Average risk

Moderate inflammation - lifestyle factors may help reduce

Elevated

Worth discussing with your healthcare practitioner - may indicate higher cardiovascular risk

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and personal context. Your result is shown against the lab's range in your dashboard, alongside what it means.

How it works

1
TODAY
Order online

Pick a test or panel and check out. No GP referral, no waiting room.

2
THIS WEEK
One quick visit

Walk into one of 1,900+ NATA-accredited collection centres. A single blood draw is all it takes.

3
IN 3 TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS
Clear results

We translate your results into plain language in your dashboard - what each marker means, and what is in range.

4
ONGOING
Track over time

Retest when it matters and watch your trends, so you can see what is actually changing.

Yes. You can order the hs CRP test online from Clarity Labs without a GP referral. It's $49, collected at any of 1,900+ NATA-accredited centres across Australia, with results in 3 to 5 business days via your secure online dashboard.

The hs CRP test is $49 at Clarity Labs, a one-off price with no subscription or membership. That covers your pathology request form and collection at any of 1,900+ NATA-accredited centres nationwide.

Standard CRP detects high levels of inflammation (infection, injury). hs-CRP is sensitive enough to detect low-grade inflammation relevant to cardiovascular risk.

No - acute illness will temporarily elevate hs-CRP. Wait until you're feeling well for an accurate cardiovascular risk assessment.

No fasting is required for hs-CRP testing.

Results are typically available in 3 to 5 business days via your dashboard.

NATA-accredited pathologyCollected through Sonic Healthcare1,900+ collection centresNo GP referral needed

Complete your health picture

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Read more about this test

Evidence-based articles from the Clarity Journal.

Clarity Journal

hs-CRP: what tracking inflammation tells you about heart risk

Chronic inflammation silently accelerates cardiovascular disease. hs-CRP is a predictive biomarker that identifies people at 2x higher risk—even with normal cholesterol—providing a window for intervention before symptoms appear.

8 min read

This information is for general education and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results are best interpreted with a qualified healthcare practitioner in the context of your symptoms and history.

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