Tag: CRP

Elevated C-reactive protein: what it means and what it indicates

CRP is a marker of inflammation: it shows that a process is underway, but not where exactly or why. We break down reference values, ranges, and possible causes of elevation.

CRP blood test: what this marker is and what it means

CRP is an acute-phase protein that the liver produces in response to inflammation. We explain how the test is taken, what a normal level of 0.8–1.0 milligrams per deciliter means, and what an elevated result indicates.