Measurement of C-reactive protein levels to assess inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk.

Details:

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a marker of inflammation in the body. It is produced by the liver in response to inflammation and can indicate the presence of various conditions.

Test Types

• Standard CRP: Measures higher levels for acute inflammation
• High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP): Measures lower levels for cardiovascular risk assessment

Clinical Applications

• Detect and monitor inflammation
• Assess cardiovascular disease risk (hs-CRP)
• Monitor chronic inflammatory conditions
• Detect bacterial infections
• Monitor response to treatment
• Distinguish between bacterial and viral infections

Interpretation (hs-CRP for cardiovascular risk)

• Low risk: Less than 1.0 mg/L
• Average risk: 1.0 to 3.0 mg/L
• High risk: Greater than 3.0 mg/L

Sample Type

• Whole Blood