C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, CRP
About C-REACTIVE PROTEIN, CRP
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test measures inflammation levels in your body: • Inflammation Marker: Measures CRP protein levels in blood • Acute Phase Reactant: Rises quickly with inflammation • Disease Monitoring: Tracks inflammatory conditions • Treatment Response: Evaluates therapy effectiveness • Risk Assessment: Screens for cardiovascular risk This sensitive test helps detect and monitor various inflammatory conditions and infections.
Test Info
Preparation & Details
Fasting Not Required
Description Not Available
Home Collection
Free sample collection at your doorstep
Digital Reports
Available via email and mobile app
Free Consultation
Post-report doctor consultation included
Fasting
Not Required
Reports Within
1 Working Days
Sample Type
Blood
About This Test
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test measures inflammation levels in your body: • Inflammation Marker: Measures CRP protein levels in blood • Acute Phase Reactant: Rises quickly with inflammation • Disease Monitoring: Tracks inflammatory conditions • Treatment Response: Evaluates therapy effectiveness • Risk Assessment: Screens for cardiovascular risk This sensitive test helps detect and monitor various inflammatory conditions and infections.
Why is this test important?
CRP testing is important for several reasons: 1. Disease Detection • Active inflammation identification • Infection monitoring • Autoimmune disease assessment • Cardiovascular risk screening 2. Treatment Monitoring • Medication effectiveness • Disease activity tracking • Recovery progress • Treatment adjustment needs 3. Risk Assessment • Heart disease risk • Post-surgery complications • Treatment response • Disease progression
Preparation
Test Preparation Guidelines: • No special fasting required • Continue regular medications • Inform your healthcare provider about: - Current medications - Recent infections - Inflammatory conditions - Recent injuries or surgeries
Frequently Asked Questions
What do CRP levels indicate?
CRP level interpretation: • Normal: Below 3.0 mg/L • Mild elevation: 3-10 mg/L • Significant elevation: Above 10 mg/L • Severe elevation: Above 50 mg/L
When is CRP testing needed?
Testing is recommended for: • Suspected inflammation • Infection monitoring • Autoimmune disease tracking • Heart disease risk assessment
What can affect CRP results?
Several factors can influence levels: • Active infections • Chronic conditions • Recent injuries • Medications • Obesity
How often should CRP be checked?
Testing frequency varies by condition: • Acute conditions: As needed • Chronic diseases: Every 3-6 months • Heart disease risk: Annually • During treatment: As recommended
