The C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test is a blood test that measures the amount of CRP in your body. CRP is a protein produced by your liver in response to inflammation. The results of this test can help determine if you have an infection or inflammation somewhere in your body.

Key Purpose:

• Detect inflammation in the body
• Track potential infections
• Monitor inflammatory conditions
• Assess overall immune system response
• Role in the Body Critical Functions:
• Protein produced by liver
• Signals immune system during inflammation
• Helps fight bacterial infections
• Indicates potential health issues
• Normal Ranges CRP Levels:
• Standard CRP: Less than 10 mg/L
• High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP): Less than 1.0 mg/L
• Test Limitations Potential Interference Factors:
• Cannot pinpoint exact inflammation source
• Levels vary by age and gender
• Influenced by multiple health conditions
• Requires additional testing for definitive diagnosis
• Low Results May Indicate Potential Conditions:
• Healthy inflammatory response
• Normal immune function
• No active infections
• High Results May Suggest Potential Conditions:
• Active infection
• Inflammatory disease
• Cardiovascular risk
• Autoimmune disorders
• Difference Between CRP and hs-CRP CRP:
• Measures higher inflammation levels
• Less sensitive detection
• Broader inflammatory screening hs-CRP:
• Measures very low inflammation levels
• More sensitive detection
• Specifically assesses cardiovascular risk

Always require professional medical interpretation for accurate diagnosis.