Description

What is the C-Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity) Test?
The C-Reactive Protein (High Sensitivity) test is a blood test that measures the level of a protein called C-reactive protein (CRP) in your body.

How CRP is Produced
CRP is produced by your liver in response to inflammation, which is your body’s natural defense against infection or injury.

Purpose of the Test
This test is used to detect and monitor inflammation in your body.

Conditions Detected
It can help identify the presence of infections, autoimmune diseases (where your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells), or chronic conditions like arthritis.

What Does High Sensitivity Mean?
A high sensitivity version of this test is more accurate and can detect even small amounts of CRP, which is important because even low levels of inflammation can be a sign of underlying health issues.

How the Test Helps Your Doctor
By measuring CRP levels, this test can help your doctor determine the severity of inflammation, track the progress of a disease, or evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment.

Assessment of Heart Disease Risk
It can also be used to assess your risk of developing heart disease, as high levels of CRP have been linked to increased cardiovascular risk.