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

There are diagnostic centres and hospitals in Chennai that offer the C-reactive protein or CRP test. This test analyzes the levels of CRP produced by the liver and is indicative of health issues like autoimmune diseases and infections. Alternatively, you can get this test done by PharmEasy Labs, which offers many diagnostic tests at affordable rates, with the added benefits of home blood sample collection.

PharmEasy Labs in Chennai has automation and barcoding to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the test reports, which are also verified by a registered practitioner. To maintain a high level of transparency, the customers are informed of every stage in the testing process via regular updates on the app.

One of India’s premier diagnostic laboratories, PharmEasy Labs has a presence in all major cities. The tests are analyzed by technicians who are experienced, with more than 25 years in the field, and maintain patient safety.

Several factors contribute to the fluctuation in the cost of a CRP test. Nevertheless, the usual price for a CRP test at PharmEasy in Chennai is approximately INR 380 to INR 1049. For further information, consider comparing CRP test prices in various major Indian cities.

The CRP test is advised by medical practitioners to detect inflammation in the body. Your doctor may call for a CRP test if you are showing symptoms like fever with chills, rapid heart rate, nausea and vomiting, muscular soreness, exhaustion, loss of appetite, unexplained loss of body weight, etc.

CRP levels in the blood increase rapidly in response to inflammation and decrease just as swiftly as the condition resolves. Hence, the CRP test aids in the diagnosis of acute or chronic inflammation. It is also used to monitor the treatment of bacterial and viral infections and of chronic inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, sepsis, asthma, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, etc.

No fasting or any other special preparation is required for a CRP test. However, it is advisable to check with a medical practitioner if you can continue with any ongoing medications.  

During the CRP Test

The CRP test requires the collection of your blood sample, which is a simple and safe 5 to 10 minute procedure. The PharmEasy phlebotomist (sample collection agent) uses a sealed kit for sample collection. This sealed kit contains one-time use-and-dispose equipment and will be opened in your presence just before the test.. The rep will sanitize his hands and wear a pair of disposable gloves. A special Vein Finder device helps easily locate a vein in one of your hands, and blood is collected using a disposable syringe and stored in a barcoded vial. The rep will clean the needle puncture with an antiseptic solution and apply a bandage.

CRP quantitative tests measure C-reactive protein levels in blood samples.

The standard normal range of CRP is as follows:

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After collecting samples, it may take some time for the results to arrive. The doctor is the person who can explain the results appropriately. A qualitative CRP-positive test result indicates increased CRP levels in the blood.

Increased levels of CRP indicate inflammation, which could result from an infection, trauma, autoimmune illnesses, malignancies and other factors.

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Risks / Possible Complications

A CRP test is a common blood test that seldom results in complications. If you experience any of the following, promptly seek medical guidance:

• Continued bleeding from the needle-insertion site
• Inflammation at the collection site

Limitations

• Inadvertent interference of test results due to errors made by either the equipment or the operator
• Risk of misinterpretation of the markers