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What Does C-reactive Protein Levels Ranging From 11.3 To 20 Indicate?
Question: I have a history over the past year of C-Reactive Protein levels ranging from 11.3 up to 20.1. Is this of concern?
Brief Answer:
Your findings suggests mildly raised CRP level.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Your findings suggests mildly raised CRP level.Its normal level is less than 10 milligrams per liter (mg/L).
C-reactive protein (CRP) test measures the amount of a protein called C-reactive protein in blood.It is not a specific test. It may be increased in many conditions like rheumatoid arthritis,lupus,vasculitis etc.
Any condition that causes sudden or severe inflammation may increase CRP level.It is important to know your symptoms.You need need proper clinical evaluation and may need further tests.
Underlying cause should be treated.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Your findings suggests mildly raised CRP level.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Your findings suggests mildly raised CRP level.Its normal level is less than 10 milligrams per liter (mg/L).
C-reactive protein (CRP) test measures the amount of a protein called C-reactive protein in blood.It is not a specific test. It may be increased in many conditions like rheumatoid arthritis,lupus,vasculitis etc.
Any condition that causes sudden or severe inflammation may increase CRP level.It is important to know your symptoms.You need need proper clinical evaluation and may need further tests.
Underlying cause should be treated.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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