What does this test measure?
Measures the levels of Vitamin D and hs-CRP in your blood. Vitamin D is important for bone and cell health. The level of hs-CRP can indicate inflammatory activity in the body.
Vitamin D: Measures the level of Vitamin D in your blood. Vitamin D helps the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus, which are important for building and maintaining healthy bones.
hs-CRP: Measures the level of C-Reactive Protein in the blood.
Collection method: Finger prick
1 Drake, K. (2022, August 11). Chronic Inflammation: Low Vitamin D May Be a Possible Cause. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/chronic-inflammation-low-vitamin-d-levels-may-be-a-possible-cause
2 Vitamin D Deficiency: MedlinePlus. (n.d.). MedlinePlus – Health Information from the National Library of Medicine. https://medlineplus.gov/vitaminddeficiency.html
Why is this test important?
Vitamin D is important for bone strength, cell health and protection against acute respiratory infections including colds and flu.
High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Screening can help indicate inflammatory activity in the body, which many studies have linked to cardiovascular disease. When plaque forms in the arteries, it does not simply form there, it injures the arteries, causing inflammation and higher levels of C-Reactive Protein in the blood.
This test provides valuable information about your Vitamin D and hs-CRP levels and enables you to share your results with your physician to create a treatment plan, if necessary.
Who is this test for?
Anyone age 18+ who wants to learn about their Vitamin D and hs-CRP levels or is concerned about inflammation in their body.
