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.
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.
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.