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C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test

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Male

Age group :

All Age Groups

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Description - The CRP – C-reactive protein blood test is performed to measure the levels of C-reactive pr otein in the blood. Inflammatory conditions and bacterial infections can cause the levels of CRP to rise. The CRP test helps detect inflammation, which may be a result of acute health conditions. The test also helps monitor the severity of numerous chronic conditions.

Overview of the C-reactive protein Test

The CRP blood test helps determine the levels of the C-reactive protein in the body. There are several chronic conditions and autoimmune disorders that can cause inflammation, which is the body’s way of protecting the tissues when you have been injured or have an infection. Produced in the liver, the CRP is sent into the bloodstream in response to inflammatory conditions. While the normal range of the CRP – C-reactive protein test is low, high levels of the protein are generally caused by inflammation and may also be a sign of severe disorders or infections.

About This Test

Your doctor may prescribe a CRP test if you have been showing symptoms of suffering from a serious infection. These symptoms may include rapid heartbeat and breathing, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills,

ls, etc. If you have been diagnosed with an infection, chronic disease, or cardiac issue, the C-reactive protein test may be prescribed to monitor how well your treatment is working, as changes in the severity of inflammation also affect the levels of CRP in your blood. You do not need to do any preparations for the CRP test. You can make an online booking for the test at Max Lab at your convenience.

Understanding the Test Results

Most healthy individuals have CRP levels lower than 0.3 mg/dL (3 mg/L). While CRP levels from 0.3 mg/dL to 1.0 mg/dL (3-10 mg/L) are slightly elevated, they do not necessarily indicate an illness, as CRP levels can be affected by several factors like being on hormone therapy, having high BMI, etc. If the CRP test results are more than 1.0 mg/dL (10 mg/L), they indicate inflammation in the body, which would require further testing for a more comprehensive diagnosis. You can download the report of your CRP test online and consult your doctor for a better understanding of what the results signify.