C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test in Chandigarh - Price & Details

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CRP stands for C-reactive protein, a protein produced by the liver.

Inflammation occurs when our body is affected by bacteria, viruses, or fungi that can cause harm to our body. Inflammation is the immune system's reaction to an infection, injury or disease, and it helps tissues from damage.

Normally, the liver generates low levels of C-reactive protein. However, when inflammation occurs, the liver increases the secretion of C-reactive protein and releases it into the bloodstream. As a result, the CRP level in the blood increases.

Chronic infections, autoimmune diseases, and other health disorders cause chronic inflammation in the body. Long-term inflammation can damage the body's healthy tissues. Smoking or chemical pollution of the environment, repeatedly irritates or injures the tissues, resulting in chronic inflammation.

The causes of CRP positive are:

• Bacterial infection like sepsis
• Viral and fungal infections
• Osteomyelitis (infection of bones)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), intestinal disorders like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and vasculitis

If you are showing the symptoms of inflammationes your doctor may recommend a C-reactive protein test to check the CRP levels. The symptoms include:

• Fever and chills
• Rapid breathing
• Rapid heart rate
• Nausea and vomiting
• Persistent fatigue
• Body discomfort
• Sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea

The CRP test helps monitor how well treatment for the inflammation is working.

Some medicines such as aspirin or any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may elevate your CRP levels. Your doctor should be informed about any medicine you are taking. You must not smoke before the test. Fasting is usually not required for this test. But if you are undergoing other tests as well, your doctor will let you know if you need to fast.

During the CRP Test

The testing is a simple process and the phlebotomist will come to your home to collect a sample of your blood for analysis. Blood drawing takes a few seconds. To minimise discomfort, the phlebotomist will use a vein finder.