CRP (C Reactive Protein) Quantitative, Serum
CRP (C Reactive Protein) Quantitative, Serum measures the level of CRP, a protein produced during inflammation. Elevated levels can indicate infections, autoimmune disorders, or cardiovascular disease.
A CRP test measures the amount of C-reactive protein in the body. A C-reactive protein is produced by the liver in response to an infection or an injury. Generally, CRP levels in the body are very low, however, in case the body is fighting invaders or is injured. CRP proteins are released when there's inflammation in the body. Inflammation is your body’s method of protecting your organs from damage. Even though it is an immune response helpful in protection, it can become harmful if the inflammation lasts more than it should. Certain diseases, including auto-immune diseases can cause chronic inflammation. A CRP test helps find out if there is any inflammation in the body by measuring the C-reactive proteins in the blood. However, a CRP test cannot solely determine the cause of inflammation. Additional tests and the analysis of your symptoms and medical history helps doctors make an accurate diagnosis.
A CRP test can be used to detect or track inflammation-causing conditions. High levels of CRP in the blood indicate increased inflammation that could have been caused due to an infection or even cancer. Higher CRP levels may also denote inflamed arteries, thus escalating risks of a potential heart attack. A CRP test can help identify scores of serious medical conditions, including fungal/viral infections, Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), urinary, skin, lungs, and digestive tract infections.
A CRP test measures the amount of C-reactive protein in the body. A C-reactive protein is produced by the liver in response to an infection or an injury. Generally, CRP levels in the body are very low, however, in case the body is fighting invaders or is injured. CRP proteins are released when there's inflammation in the body. Inflammation is your body’s method of protecting your organs from damage. Even though it is an immune response helpful in protection, it can become harmful if the inflammation lasts more than it should. Certain diseases, including auto-immune diseases can cause chronic inflammation. A CRP test helps find out if there is any inflammation in the body by measuring the C-reactive proteins in the blood. However, a CRP test cannot solely determine the cause of inflammation. Additional tests and the analysis of your symptoms and medical history helps doctors make an accurate diagnosis.
A CRP test can be used to detect or track inflammation-causing conditions. High levels of CRP in the blood indicate increased inflammation that could have been caused due to an infection or even cancer. Higher CRP levels may also denote inflamed arteries, thus escalating risks of a potential heart attack. A CRP test can help identify scores of serious medical conditions, including fungal/viral infections, Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), urinary, skin, lungs, and digestive tract infections.
