• Is CRP specific to one disease?

No. CRP is a general, non-specific marker of inflammation, infection, or tissue injury.

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General Inflammation Index Test

C-Reactive Protein, Quantitative (CRP)

Accurate measurement of CRP levels in the blood to detect inflammation or infection, helping assess your health status and clearly monitor the effectiveness of various treatments.

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About this service

Quantitative measurement of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels using immunoassays. CRP is an acute-phase protein produced by the liver in response to interleukin-6 (IL-6) during acute or chronic inflammation. It is used as a general, non-specific indicator of the presence and severity of inflammation, infection, or tissue damage in the body.

Conditions and notices

Fasting is not required

Fasting: Not required for a standard CRP test. However, fasting for 8-12 hours is recommended if the goal is to assess cardiac risk with hs-CRP testing.

Inform your doctor of any recent infection or inflammation, or any vaccination within the past few days, as these factors may temporarily raise your CRP level.

For hs-CRP assessment, it is preferable to perform the test when the patient is in a stable health condition, and not during an acute illness.

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• In which clinical situations is this test commonly used?

It is used to identify acute infections, monitor post-surgical recovery, and distinguish between inflammatory and non-inflammatory diseases.

• Can CRP testing help assess cardiovascular risk?

Yes, the high-sensitivity version of the test (hs-CRP) is used to evaluate the risk of cardiovascular disease in certain adults.

• What is considered a normal range for a standard CRP test?

A normal result for a standard CRP test is typically less than 5-10 mg/L, though this can vary slightly depending on the laboratory.

• What does a quantitative CRP test measure?

General Inflammation Index Test

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