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

Guwahati has several diagnostic centres and hospitals that offer facilities for a CRP test or the C-reactive protein. This test can also be done by a PharmEasy Lab, from the comfort of your own home, and at affordable rates. The CRP test checks for any infection or autoimmune conditions, and measures the levels of CRP that the liver produces.

PharmEasy Labs is India’s premium diagnostic laboratory provider and has many branches in all major cities. The reports are generated fast and also verified by a registered doctor before sending to the customer. The technicians are qualified and have over 25 years of experience.

PharmEasy Labs Guwahati has automated and barcoded, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the test reports. For added transparency, the customers are regularly notified of every stage in the testing procedure via updates on the PharmEasy mobile app.

Several factors contribute to the cost fluctuations of a CRP test. Nevertheless, the typical price for a CRP test at PharmEasy in Guwahati ranges from INR 380 to INR 1049. For additional insights, consider comparing CRP test prices in different major Indian cities.

The CRP test is crucial to measure inflammation in your body. By checking the levels of c-reactive protein, it helps identify potential health issues like infections or chronic conditions such as arthritis. If you experience symptoms like fever or rapid heart rate, a CRP test aids in diagnosing bacterial infections. Monitoring CRP levels assists doctors in evaluating the effectiveness of treatments for inflammation.

No special preparations are required for this simple blood test. However, if you are taking other tests along with CRP, you might have to fast for 9-12 hours before sample collection.

During the CRP Test

The CRP test is a quick blood test, taking only 3-5 minutes for sample collection. A trained technician will collect your CRP test sample at your provided address. Using a fresh collection kit, they will draw blood into a barcoded vial, which will then be sent to the lab for analysis.

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