What is C-Reactive Protein (CRP)?
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a protein produced by your liver in response to inflammation anywhere in your body. It's an acute-phase reactant, meaning its levels rise rapidly (within 24-48 hours) when inflammation occurs due to infection, injury, or disease[2][4].
CRP levels can increase dramatically - from normal levels of less than 3 mg/L to over 500 mg/L in severe bacterial infections. Our AI-powered report interpreter online analyzes your CRP results alongside clinical factors to provide comprehensive insights into your inflammatory status and potential health conditions[3][6].
Types of CRP Testing
Standard CRP Test
Measures higher levels of CRP (typically 3-350 mg/L) to detect active infections, inflammatory diseases, and monitor treatment response[6].
High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP)
Measures lower levels of CRP (0.1-10 mg/L) specifically to assess cardiovascular disease risk and detect chronic low-grade inflammation[3][8].
Clinical Applications of CRP Testing
CRP testing serves multiple clinical purposes, from detecting acute infections to assessing long-term cardiovascular risk[4][6]:
- Infection detection: Distinguishes bacterial infections (high CRP) from viral infections (lower CRP)
- Inflammatory disease monitoring: Tracks conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease
- Cardiovascular risk assessment: hs-CRP predicts heart attack and stroke risk
- Post-surgical monitoring: Detects complications and monitors healing
- Treatment response: Evaluates effectiveness of anti-inflammatory treatments[8][11]
Advanced AI Report Analysis
Our medical report analyser online uses sophisticated algorithms trained on millions of CRP test results to provide comprehensive inflammation analysis:
Analysis Capabilities:
- Reference range comparison
- Infection vs. inflammation differentiation
- Cardiovascular risk stratification
- Trend monitoring over time
Clinical Insights:
- Disease screening recommendations
- Treatment monitoring guidance
- Follow-up testing suggestions
- Lifestyle modification advice