CRP

Your CRP level is elevated and you’re wondering what that means? C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important marker of inflammation in the blood. It indicates whether there is currently inflammation taking place in your body, for example due to an infection, injury or illness. However, a single reading is not sufficient to make a definitive diagnosis. What matters is how significantly the CRP level has risen and how it changes over time. Often, there is a harmless cause behind it. In some cases, however, an elevated CRP level may also indicate a serious illness. In this article, you’ll learn how CRP levels are determined, what levels are considered normal, and how to interpret your result correctly.