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I have high c reactive protein, high white blood cell count and high c3 protein. this has been going on for a year. what could it be?

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Dr. Alvin Wells answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Inflammation: Some of the things you mention such as a high CRP may be a sign of inflammation. The high C3 is of no clinical significance.

Answered 9/19/2016

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