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What is the crp test?

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Dr. Jason Kline answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

CRP: C reactive protein. It is a measure of acute inflammation, but generally not specific to a solitary disease.

Answered 2/21/2013

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Dr. Pouya Shafipour answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Inflammation: C reactive protein is a globulin protein used as a marker for inflammation like heart disease, cancer, pulmonary embolism, etc. It's commonly used to assess risk for heart disease( high sensitive crp).

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See below: CRP or c reactive protein is a non-specific indicator of infection or inflammation in the body.

Answered 6/10/2014

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