C-Reactive Protein (Quantitative)

C‐REACTIVE PROTEIN (QUANTITATIVE)

Description:
The C‐Reactive Protein (Quantitative Test) is used to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, some forms of arthritis, Pelvic Inflammatory disease and other inflammation.
The C‐Reactive Protein (CRP) is a protein that increases during systemic inflammation.
It’s advised to get tested two different times (taken two weeks apart) because it is common for doctors to take the average of your test results to determine your risk for cardiovascular disease or the presence of inflammation.

Why Do I Need It?:
The C‐Reactive Protein Test is a good, general test that can alert you and your doctor to a possible infection or inflammatory illness.

Test Details:
Normal Range:
A normal CRP is usually between 1.0 and 3.0 mg.
High Results Indicate:
High results are usually between 3.1 and 10.0 mg and indicate a high risk for cardiovascular disease. Values that are persistently over 10.0 mg indicate that there may be non‐cardiovascular inflammation present in the body.
Low Results Indicate:
Results below 1.0 mg are considered low. This indicates a low risk for cardiovascular disease.

What Type of Physician Should You See?
Your first step is to see your primary care physician. Depending on the test results, you may be referred to a Cardiologist or Rheumatologist.