Screening and primary prevention of cardiovascular events are essential, especially in high-risk subjects. Along with common tests and tools, C-reactive protein (CRP) is increasingly showing its role in the prevention of atherosclerosis.

CRP test is a test to quantify C-reactive protein in the blood. Based on the CRP index, each person's health status is assessed (normal or showing signs of inflammation). CRP quantification is indicated to evaluate and monitor the status of inflammatory diseases, monitor wound healing, post-operative incisions, organ transplants, burns to detect early the possibility of infection.

Inflammation is the body's response to injury. The CRP test measures the amount of C-reactive protein in the blood. The CRP test is primarily used to assess the level of inflammation and monitor the response to treatment of infectious diseases.