C-Reactive Protein

Healthcare providers, including doctors, specialists, and nurses, typically request C-reactive protein (CRP) tests for patients based on their medical history, symptoms, or specific health concerns.

CRP tests assess inflammation in various medical situations, including diagnosing infections, monitoring autoimmune diseases, assessing cardiovascular risk, and guiding treatment decisions.

A C-reactive protein test involves collecting a blood sample, which is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The laboratory measures the level of CRP in the blood, and results are typically reported in milligrams per liter (mg/L) or milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).

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