An increased CRP (C-reactive protein) level in the blood indicates inflammation in the body. This can be due to various conditions, such as infections, autoimmune diseases, or chronic inflammatory diseases. Elevated CRP levels are often used as a marker to assess the severity of inflammation and can guide further diagnostic evaluation and management. However, CRP alone does not specify the underlying cause of inflammation.
When performing a CRP (C-reactive protein) test, blood is typically mixed with a reagent that recognizes CRP and causes a visible reaction, such as a change in color. This reaction helps to quantify the level of CRP present in the blood, which can indicate inflammation or infection in the body.
There is no blood test for RP, however there is a blood test called CRP (C-reactive protein). A high CRP in quantitative blood levels signifies an immune response.
A C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test measures the level of CRP in the bloodstream, which is a marker of inflammation in the body. Elevated CRP levels can indicate an underlying infection or inflammatory condition, and the test is often used to assess the risk of heart disease or monitor response to treatment.
CRP level can be used by physicians as part of the assessment of a patient's risk for heart disease because it is a stable molecule and can be easily measured with a simple blood test.
CRP HS is not a blood disorder; it's a chemical in the blood (C reactive protein).
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The C-reactive protein (CRP) is a substance produced by the liver in response to inflammation. A CRP quantification provides a measure of the level of inflammation in the body, which can be helpful in diagnosing and monitoring conditions such as infections, autoimmune diseases, and cardiovascular diseases.
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It is a test for inflammation.
The blood specimen for a CRP test is usually collected in a lavender-top or clear tube with an EDTA anticoagulant. This tube is also sometimes referred to as a "purple-top" tube.
C-Reactive Protien is the indicator for infection within the body. The best possible CRP count is 0 (indicating no infection) however, blood tests normally come back with a 'less than one' reading in these cases, and that is great too. The lower the reading the better really.... but obviously a high CRP count probably means you need antibiotics