No fasting required. Any time (but avoid testing during acute illness) Results arrive in 2-3 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
Detect inflammation linked to cardiovascular risk
$49one-off, no subscription
NATA-accredited pathology
No GP referral needed
Results in 2-3 business days
Collect at 1,900+ centres
Why this test
High-sensitivity CRP measures low-grade inflammation linked to cardiovascular disease.
Unlike standard CRP (which detects infection), hs-CRP is designed for cardiovascular risk assessment. Elevated levels may indicate vascular inflammation even when cholesterol is normal.
Understanding your results
Low risk
Your inflammation levels are in the optimal 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 2–5 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 a 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 2-3 business days via your secure online dashboard.
A 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 2-3 business days via your dashboard.
NATA-accredited pathologyCollected through Sonic Healthcare1,900+ collection centresNo GP referral needed
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.
