What CRP level range defines low risk?

• A. <1.0 mg/L
• B. 1.0-3.0 mg/L
• C. >3.0 mg/L
• D. 0.5-1.5 mg/L

Answer: (A)

Low CRP levels indicate minimal systemic inflammation and, when using a highly sensitive CRP (hs-CRP) test, correspond to lower cardiovascular risk. The standard interpretation is that hs-CRP < 1.0 mg/L defines low risk, 1.0–3.0 mg/L reflects intermediate risk, and >3.0 mg/L indicates higher risk. Therefore, the range below 1.0 mg/L best represents low risk. The other ranges place you in higher risk categories or aren’t the conventional cutoffs.