The c-reactive protein (CRP) blood test helps check if there is inflammation in your body. CRP is a protein made in your liver, and its levels rise quickly when there's inflammation or infection in the body. This test tells your doctor how severe the inflammation is or if your ongoing treatment is working. It is also used to monitor any existing infection or inflammatory condition for changes in the condition. It helps in diagnosing any chronic inflammatory disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. It also helps to detect any heart disease and evaluates your risk of a heart attack.
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A C-reactive protein test is recommended if there is any inflammation caused due to infections. This test is usually advised if you have signs of bacterial infection such as fever, chills, nausea or vomiting, rapid breathing or rapid heartbeat, or suspected chronic inflammation.
The C-reactive protein test is used to:
Determine if someone’s symptoms are related to inflammatory or non-inflammatory conditions. The result, along with other findings, can help narrow down the possible causes.
The C-reactive protein levels can also indicate if the inflammation is acute (severe and sudden, such as with an allergic reaction) or chronic (persistent, such as diabetes, heart disease, atherosclerosis, or myocarditis).
The C-Reactive Protein Test is performed with another blood test called Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. These are both non-specific markers for inflammation but together can offer important clues as to what is going on in the body.
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