Quantitative CRP Test - Quantitative C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test

The quantitative serum C-reactive protein (CRP) test measures the concentration of an acute-phase protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. Its level rises rapidly with the onset of inflammation (within 6–8 hours) and falls rapidly as inflammation subsides, making it an excellent tool for detecting acute inflammation, monitoring the activity of chronic inflammatory diseases, and assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease.