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A 56-year-old female asked:

Can you tell me if a crp result of 0.4 mg/dl is an indication of inflammation. trying to get a diagnoses of crohn's. taking pentasa (mesalamine) at the time.

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Dr. John Goldmananswered

Rheumatology 57 years experience

It is normal range: To make a diagnosis of crohn's will take a lot more information. The CRP levelis a guide but not a diagnostic test.

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