C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Quantitative: What It Detects, Normal Range

Overview

The C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Quantitative, Serum test measures the exact amount of CRP in the blood. CRP is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. Its levels can rise rapidly when the body is fighting an infection, injury, or inflammatory condition. This test helps healthcare providers assess the presence and severity of inflammation, monitor ongoing inflammatory diseases, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and identify potential infections. It is commonly used in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune disorders, bacterial infections, and other conditions associated with inflammation.

What It Measures

Why Take This Test?

• To detect and monitor inflammation in the body. To help diagnose infections and inflammatory disorders. To assess autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. To monitor treatment response in inflammatory conditions. To evaluate unexplained fever
• pain
• or swelling. To assist in assessing disease activity and progression.

How to Prepare

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Description

C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Quantitative measures inflammation; hsCRP is also used for cardiovascular risk assessment when clinically appropriate.