Definition
C-Reactive Protein -- a blood test that measures a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. Elevated CRP levels help doctors assess the severity of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
CRP
diagnosticCRP, or C-reactive protein, is a blood test measuring a protein that the liver releases when there is inflammation in the body. A raised CRP suggests active inflammation or infection but does not show where it is. Doctors use it to gauge the severity of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions and to follow how a patient responds to treatment over time.
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