Tag: Inflammation

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.

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.