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The C reactive protein test is a blood test that identifies the presence of infections, and also may identify the risk of developing coronary artery disease.

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What is the C-reactive protein test?

The C-Reactive Protein Test, or CRP test measures the amount of C-Reactive protein in your blood. The purpose of this test is to measure if these proteins are present in your bloodstream, which may indicate inflammation in your body. Sometimes it is used as a diagnostic tool to see if you have a bacterial or fungal infection. It is also used to monitor chronic inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis.


What is a c reactive protein test?

It is a test for inflammation.


What is a c reactive protein blood test?

It is a test for inflammation.


How else is a high sensitivity C-reactive protein test referred to as?

high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)


What measures exist to prevent C-reactive protein from forming in the bloodstream?

As of 2005, there are no precautions regarding the C-reactive protein test.


Can you test for C-Reactive Protein levels in dogs?

Yes....ask your veterinarian about the blood test.


What is the color of the tube used for the c reactive protein test?

SST separated tube


What test identifies high levels of inflammation within the body?

C-reactive Protein


What is a C-reactive protein CRP blood test?

The CRP blood test can help predict your risk for heart disease or stroke. It tests the liver enzymes that respond to inflammation. So arthritis, lupus, pnumonia, and other inflammatory diseases will produce a high CRP number.


Normal C-reactive protein level?

reactive protein is negative means


What is the color of the tube used for the c-reactive protein test?

tiger top


What is a C blood test?

You'll have to try to be more specific and provide some context. It could be a test for C-antigen on red blood cells, anti-C antibody, hepatitis C, protein C, C-reactive protein, or a number of other things.