CRP
C-reactive protein is a protein made by the liver and released into the bloodstream in response to inflammation.
Why it matters: A moderately to severely raised level may be a sign of a serious infection or another inflammatory condition. A CRP test alone cannot identify the condition or where the inflammation is.
Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters, what moves it, related conditions
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What is CRP?
C-reactive protein is a protein made by the liver and released into the bloodstream in response to inflammation.
What might a high or low CRP mean?
A moderately to severely raised level may be a sign of a serious infection or another inflammatory condition. A CRP test alone cannot identify the condition or where the inflammation is.
What is the typical reference range for CRP?
The general-population reference range shown here is < 5 mg/L. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.
What can affect CRP?
It may be higher with: Smoking, Recent injury, Depression, Diabetes, Obesity, Gum disease, Pregnancy, Infections, Autoimmune diseases. It may be lower with: Inflammation resolving, Treatment for the inflammation working.