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Will a c-reactive protein test show that i have an infection?

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Dr. Mark Stern answered

It goes up: Inflamation or infection can raise crp.

Answered 7/9/2012

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Urine test strips show 125+ leukocytes and 0.3+ protein. No traces of blood or nitrite. No pain, fever or other symptoms. Can it still be an infection? What is the most likely cause?

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C-Reactive Protein is high at 8.4 mg/L (range 0.0 - 4.9). Does this require follow-up or is it not high enough to warrant concern? No infections.

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Is it possible to have a high level of c-reactive protein (crp) without infection?

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Is there any test to specifically diagnose/ comment about white floating stuff in urine (that is not related to urine infection or protein)?

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My doc got back a dip stick test and it says blood trace-lysed.No infection or protein.I was in due to back pain that I've had for about 2 weeks now.T?

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