C-Reactive Protein Test: What Your CRP Score Means

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C-Reactive Protein Test: What Your CRP Score Means. The C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test is a simple blood test that acts like an early alarm system for your body. When you have an injury, infection (like a severe cold or bacterial illness), or a chronic disease (like arthritis or lupus), your liver releases a protein called CRP into your bloodstream. #CRPTest, #HighCRP, #Inflamation, #BloodTest, #hsCRP, #Health, #Healthsrainbow, #HealthsrainbowPrivateLimited,

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00:02C-Reactive Protein, CRP, Test

00:07What is a CRP test?

00:11It's a blood test that measures the amount of C-reactive protein in your blood.

00:16CRP is a protein your liver makes when there is inflammation in your body.

00:21What does a high CRP level mean?

00:24A high level is a general sign that there's inflammation,

00:27but it doesn't tell you the cause or location.

00:31Doctors use it to check for things like infections, chronic diseases, or tissue damage.

00:37It's not a diagnosis on its own, more tests are needed to find the specific problem.

00:44What are some common causes of high CRP?

00:47Infections, bacterial infections, like pneumonia, or viral infections.

00:52Chronic inflammatory diseases, conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

00:59Injuries, trauma, burns, or post-surgery healing.

01:04Other conditions, in some cases, high CRP can be linked to certain cancers, heart disease, or even obesity.

01:11Is a high sensitivity CRP, HSCRP, test different?

01:18Yes, a regular CRP test measures higher levels of inflammation.

01:24An HSCRP test is more sensitive and can detect very low levels of inflammation.

01:30It's often used specifically to assess your risk for heart attacks and strokes.

01:34What is a normal CRP level?

01:39Normal levels are generally very low, usually less than 0.9 mg per deciliter, or less than 10 mg per liter.

01:48Slight increases can be caused by things like pregnancy or a cold.

01:53The, normal, range can vary between different labs,

01:56so your doctor will interpret your results based on that lab's specific range.

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