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Had a blood test to check for infection in the body because i was unwell. crp come back at 30. is that due to the sinusitis i had or my heart?

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

CRP: Crp is a non specific blood test. It is usually high with infection (any infection). So if you have sinusitis, most likely it is the cause of your elevated Crp.

Answered 10/26/2015

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