The C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker.
Increased CRP levels are found in inflammatory conditions including: bacterial infection, rheumatic fever, active arthritis, myocardial infarction, malignancies and in the post-operative state. This test cannot detect the relatively small elevations of CRP that are associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
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C-Reactive Protein (CRP) #4420
1 Biomarkers - Specimen Type: Serum - Average Process Time*: 2 to 3 days
Also known as: C-Reactive Protein, CReactive Protein CRP, CRP
Biomarkers 1
C-REACTIVE PROTEIN
C-reactive protein is produced by the liver. The level of CRP rises when there is inflammation throughout the body.
*Process times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.