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Is CRP Value Of 9 A Cause For Concern?
Question: Hi I have just had a blood test showing a CRP of 9 what does this mean, my iron was also 9 but everything else was fine
Brief Answer:
Here is some information that might help:
Detailed Answer:
CRP or C-Reactive Protein is a non-specific blood test marker for inflammation. It doesn't specify where or what type of inflammation - just that there is some inflammation happening somewhere in the body.
CRP tests are done for a variety of reasons.
1. To identify and follow an inflammatory disease such as arthritis, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, infections, and certain cancers.
2. To check for presence of an infection after surgery. CRP normally rise within 6 hrs of surgery but should be down by the 3rd post operative day.
3. Check to see if a patient is responding to treatment.
4. Check for likelihood of a heart attack.
I don't know your doctor's specific reason for ordering CRP, and I would suggest you ask why this test was done.
One elevated CRP in and of itself does not give much information other than that there is some inflammation happening somewhere.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
Here is some information that might help:
Detailed Answer:
CRP or C-Reactive Protein is a non-specific blood test marker for inflammation. It doesn't specify where or what type of inflammation - just that there is some inflammation happening somewhere in the body.
CRP tests are done for a variety of reasons.
1. To identify and follow an inflammatory disease such as arthritis, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, infections, and certain cancers.
2. To check for presence of an infection after surgery. CRP normally rise within 6 hrs of surgery but should be down by the 3rd post operative day.
3. Check to see if a patient is responding to treatment.
4. Check for likelihood of a heart attack.
I don't know your doctor's specific reason for ordering CRP, and I would suggest you ask why this test was done.
One elevated CRP in and of itself does not give much information other than that there is some inflammation happening somewhere.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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