A highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that measures the level of a protein called C-reactive protein (CRP) in the body. CRP is a marker of inflammation, which is a normal response to injury or infection, but chronic, low-grade inflammation has been linked to a number of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer. An hs-CRP test measures a highly sensitive form of CRP, which can detect even low levels of inflammation.
Digital nomads and people who work from home may be at risk for chronic inflammation due to a variety of lifestyle factors. For example, they may have a more sedentary lifestyle, which has been linked to chronic inflammation. They may also have less access to nutritious foods, which can contribute to chronic inflammation, and they may have more stress, which also can contribute to chronic inflammation.
By measuring hs-CRP levels, people who are digital nomads or work from home can identify if they have chronic inflammation, which can help them take proactive steps to manage their health and reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases.
In summary, a hs-CRP test is a useful tool for identifying chronic inflammation, which is common among digital nomads and people who work from home due to their lifestyle and can help them take proactive steps to manage their health and reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases.
View a sample test result here.
Please note: The e-lab service is currently limited to the United States. However, the service is not available for individuals that reside in AZ, NY, NJ, RI, or Puerto Rico due to restrictions on 3rd party billing. Clients must also be 18 years of age or older to consent to and purchase a lab order.
Once you purchase an e-lab service, you will receive an email with information explaining your next steps, which includes setting up an account in our HIPAA-secured patient management system called Healthie, and filling out some required forms. Healthie is the platform we use to keep your sensitive and personal health information secure. You can set up the Healthie app on your mobile device for easy access.
e-Lab orders will be generated within 3-4 hours of receipt. The requisition form is made available to you within the Healthie's e-Labs tab. The e-lab order is sent directly from Healthie to Quest labs, so clients do not need to bring any paperwork with them to their blood draw appointment other than a valid photo id. You may take a copy of the requestion form to your appointment as a back-up.
Once your requisition is ready, you will need to contact your local Quest Diagnostic facility and set up an appointment for a blood draw. Lab order results are available within 30 days. You will also receive an email from us giving you some additional information about your results.
You can find a Quest Diagnostic lab here to schedule your blood-draw appointment.
You will want to be sure that you do all of the following after purchasing your e-lab:
By clicking the “Get Started Now!” button, you will be taken to the costs and billing page for this service. Please note that just clicking the button will not obligate you to purchase the service. However, if you do purchase an e-lab service and don’t use it, the money cannot be refunded. The cost of an e-lab is out-of-pocket; however a superbill can be provided to you for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement purposes.
