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C-REACTIVE PROTEIN; CRP
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Special Instruction : Overnight fasting is preferred.
Parameters covered : 1
Report Frequency : Daily
Home Collection
Lab Visit
Overview
What is C-REACTIVE PROTEIN; CRP ?
The level of C-reactive protein (CRP) increases when there is inflammation in your body. It is produced by the liver. This test confirms the presence of inflammation due to infection, injury or after surgery. It is also used to monitor the effect of treatment.
Parameters
1. C-Reactive Protein
Doctor Information
Pre-test Information
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Report Delivery
Daily
Code
B074
Category
Acute Phase Reactant
Stability Room
8 hrs
Stability Refrigerated
2 months
Stability Frozen
6 months
Method
Immunoturbidimetry
Specimen
2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred.
Usage
C Reactive Protein (CRP) is the most sensitive acute phase reactant for inflammation. The levels increase dramatically (100 fold or more) after severe trauma, bacterial infection, surgery and neoplastic proliferation. This assay is useful in detecting systemic inflammatory process and infection. It assesses response to antibiotic treatment and differentiates between active and inactive disease forms with concurrent infection.
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