Were you looking for the high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test,
used to assess your risk of cardiovascular disease? At a Glance
Why Get Tested? To identify the presence of inflammation and to
monitor response to treatment for an inflammatory disorder When
to Get Tested? When your doctor suspects that you have an acute
condition causing inflammation, such as a serious bacterial or
fungal infection or when you are suffering from an inflammatory
disorder such as arthritis, an autoimmune disorder, or
inflammatory bowel disease A blood sample taken from a vein in
your arm Test Preparation Needed? The Test Sample What is being
tested? C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase reactant, a
protein made by the liver and released into the bloodstream
within a few hours after tissue injury, the start of an
infection, or other cause of inflammation. Markedly increased
levels are observed, for example, after trauma, heart attack,
with autoimmune disorders, and with serious bacterial infections
like sepsis. The level of CRP