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Can you please explain c reactive protien?
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Marker of : Inflammation. C reactive protein (CRP) is an indicator of inflammation. There are two types of tests, regular CRP and high sensitivity CRP (hscrp) regular CRP is used for gross inflammation, e.g., pneumonia; hscrp is a risk factor for atherosclerosis and heart disease.
Answered 1/7/2018
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