CRP Test (C-Reactive Protein)
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- CRP test is done to assess presence of inflammation which results from infection, autoimmune diseases and injury which are common causes of unexplained fever, and joint pains.
- Serial measurements over days can provide useful information about the level & severity of the condition.
- The CRP test is performed to diagnose or monitor acute or chronic conditions that lead to inflammation in the body, such as rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, heart disease, IBS, sepsis, etc.
- CRP test measures the level of C-reactive protein in blood.
CRP test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer.
- A high CRP levels are a non-specific indicator of inflammation & injury. Results should be interpreted in light of clinical history of the patient and results of other biomarkers.
- A low CRP result, despite inflammation, can occur in patients with liver disease.
- A moderately high CRP test could be due to the following conditions – SLE, heart attack, inflammation of the pancreas, or inflammation of the lung.
- A marked high CRP test is associated with acute bacterial infection, viral infection, systemic inflammation of the blood vessels, or trauma.
- A severely high CRP test is majorly associated with acute bacterial infection.
After having a high CRP test, you may go for a retest post-treatment to monitor your CRP levels. A decreasing value means that the treatment is working for you.
- High-sensitivity CRP levels of less than 2 mg/L mean a lower risk of heart disease.
- High-sensitivity CRP levels of more than or equal to 2 mg/L mean a higher risk of heart disease.
