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This test measures the level of C-reactive protein in the blood. CRP is a protein made by the liver. Normally, the C-reactive protein level is low, and it increases when there is inflammation in the body.
The units of measurement of CRP are milligrams per deciliter.
The normal level of CRP in the blood is less than 0.9 mg/dl.
This test helps to monitor the inflammation both acute and chronic, including the following conditions:
CRP level rises or falls as per the inflammation. If the level falls, that means the treatment is working and the inflammation is getting better.
You should get a CRP test done if you’re having symptoms like:
A CRP level of 1.0 – 10 mg/dl is considered moderately high. This test can detect the inflammation in the body but not the cause behind it. You may need other tests to diagnose the disease.
High CRP may indicate:
A test result of more than 10 mg/dl is severely high and may indicate:
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