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86140 C-reactive protein

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: CRP, C-reactive protein

C-reactive protein (CRP) test measures acute phase reactant protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation, indicating inflammatory or acute phase conditions.

Clinical Context

Non-specific marker of inflammation used to assess disease activity in rheumatologic disorders, infection severity, and post-operative complications. Rises within hours of inflammation.

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Specialties

Clinical ChemistryClinical PathologyImmunology

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