CRP Test Cost: What a High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) Test Costs Across Labs
A dated comparison of advertised hs-CRP test prices, with separately disclosed order or collection fees where publicly verified.
Last updated: August 24, 2026
The advertised price of an individual high-sensitivity C-reactive protein test varies across direct-to-consumer providers. Some providers also disclose a separate order, physician, collection, or draw fee.
High-sensitivity CRP price comparison
Mito price: $5.94 member / $8.32 non-member. Comparison reviewed August 24, 2026. For test details and ordering, see Mito’s high-sensitivity CRP test. Competitor rows are dated evidence, not a promise that assays or result sets are identical.
Provider | Published item price | Collection fee | Membership | Comparison basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mito member | $5.94 | Passed through at our cost and shown before payment | Active membership | Exact catalog item; lowest-priced active provider variant |
Mito non-member | $8.32 | Passed through at our cost and shown before payment | No membership required | Exact catalog item; same lowest-priced active provider variant |
Goodlabs | $9.00 | $12 per visit, included in the final checkout total | No membership requirement stated | Standalone hs-CRP |
Marek Diagnostics | $18.50 | $10 added at checkout for an individual biomarker or custom panel | No membership required for the listed cash-pay offer | Standalone hs-CRP |
DrSays | $13.99 | $9.99 collection fee per order | No membership requirement stated | Standalone hs-CRP; Labcorp 120766 |
Jason Health | $20.00 | $18 lab collection fee per order | No membership requirement stated | Standalone hs-CRP; Quest 10124 |
Ulta Lab Tests | $36.95 | $12.95 standard draw fee; some locations may charge more | No membership requirement stated | Standalone hs-CRP; Quest 10124 |
Walk-In Lab | $41.00 | $6 per-order physician fee | No membership requirement stated | Standalone hs-CRP; Labcorp 120766 or Quest 10124 |
Comparison reviewed August 24, 2026. Competitor prices and fee policies were checked August 22, 2026. State eligibility and laboratory availability can change the Mito variant and price shown. Confirm the final checkout amount, performing laboratory, and exact result composition before ordering.
Why hs-CRP prices vary so much
Sellers can differ in performing laboratory, assay method, result composition, authorization, collection network, interpretation, and support. The item price is only one part of the total.
Compare the exact named test, included results, collection fee, membership requirement, state eligibility, and final checkout amount. Do not assume that two listings use the same assay or return the same result set.
What a hs-CRP test measures
An hs-CRP test detects the low-level inflammation a standard CRP test can miss, which is why prevention guidelines use it to refine cardiovascular-risk assessment. It does not diagnose the cause of inflammation. For a full reference on what a result can and cannot mean, see the hs-CRP biomarker guide.
Are lower-priced hs-CRP offers equivalent?
Not necessarily. Two offers can address the same testing question while using different performing laboratories, methods, units, provider intervals, or extra results. The collection and result services can also differ.
A lower price can still be the right choice when the exact offer matches what you need. Confirm the performing laboratory when disclosed, the result composition, and the final checkout total instead of treating price as proof of analytical equivalence.
Test price versus final cost
A separately disclosed fee may apply once per order, once per collection visit, or according to the provider’s current policy. That can make a low advertised test price less representative of the final amount for a one-test order. When several tests are collected during one visit, some providers may apply a single collection or order fee rather than a fee per test.
Because these policies vary, check how the fee applies to your order rather than assuming a universal draw fee.
What should you check before ordering?
- Whether the advertised price includes order authorization.
- Whether a collection, draw, physician, or service fee appears separately.
- Whether the provider serves your location.
- Whether result interpretation is included or offered separately.
- The expected result window and where results will be delivered.
- Whether the final checkout amount still matches the dated comparison.
For the testing process, preparation, and factors that can affect a result, see the hs-CRP blood test guide.
Does insurance cover a hs-CRP test?
Coverage and out-of-pocket costs depend on the plan, ordering route, and reason for testing. The table compares advertised direct-to-consumer prices, not insurance-negotiated rates. Confirm coverage and billing with the provider and your insurer before ordering.
FAQs
- How much does hs-CRP testing cost? Mito currently charges $5.94 for members and $8.32 at the non-member rate for the lowest-priced active laboratory option. Check the live product page for the offer available in your state, then compare collection fees and exact result composition.
- How should you compare hs-CRP prices? Add any separately disclosed order, physician, collection, or draw fee to the advertised price, then compare final checkout amounts.
- Do you need to fast for an hs-CRP test? No. You don’t need to fast for hs-CRP on its own. Follow the instructions on your order when other tests are collected at the same visit.
- Should you order standard CRP or hs-CRP? For a preventive cardiovascular baseline, hs-CRP. For tracking an active infection or a diagnosed inflammatory condition, standard CRP. See CRP versus hs-CRP for the full distinction.
- Do you need your own doctor’s order? Direct-to-consumer providers commonly arrange order authorization as part of their service, but eligibility and process vary by provider and location. Confirm what is included before paying.
- How long do results take? Turnaround time varies by provider, collection location, and performing laboratory. Check the current estimate on the offer you choose rather than relying on a universal result window.
- Does Mito Core include hs-CRP? Yes. Mito Core is a broader baseline panel that includes hs-CRP. It is a different product choice from ordering the individual hs-CRP test.
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Medical Disclaimer
This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Competitor pricing is based on public provider pages checked August 22, 2026 and may change. The table is a dated comparison, not a claim of assay equivalence. Always verify current pricing and exact test details directly with each provider before making a purchasing decision.
