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Test to measure risk of heart problems is CRP (C-reactive protein). It measures an inflammatory marker found in blood.

Not given to general population, only those considered at moderate or high risk for cardiovascular disease such as heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis.

Measurements are 1.mg/L. 1.5 to 3 is ok, above 3, indicates high risk of problems.

Test not covered by medicare, $20 to $120 is the variation in different labs.

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