C-reactive protein (CRP): what it is and what the test shows
CRP is an acute-phase protein that the liver releases into the blood during inflammation. We explain where it comes from, what it shows, and how to read the numbers on your lab report.
Tag: Blood Test
Articles tagged «Blood Test»
Normal CRP in Blood: C-Reactive Protein Levels
What your C-reactive protein result means, in which units it is printed on the form, and when the number requires a visit to the doctor.
Complete Blood Count: What It Shows and Why It Is Ordered
What a complete blood count measures, which numbers are considered normal, and why an out-of-range value on the form is not yet a diagnosis. A calm breakdown without unnecessary jargon.
Uric Acid in the Body: What It Is and What It Does
A reference guide: where uric acid comes from in the body, how it is excreted, what an elevated level means, and which numbers on a lab report are considered a reference.