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

Inflammation is one of the primary defences of our immune system. It occurs when there is an infection of bacteria, fungi, viruses or any other disease-causing germs. This inflammation can also be used as an indicator for the detection and diagnosis of diseases like inflammatory bowel disease and osteomyelitis. When such inflammation occurs in the body, the C-reactive protein content in your bloodstream goes up by a significant amount.

In normal conditions, the value of CRP level is recorded as less than 0.3 mg/dL. If the CRP level is up to 1.0 mg/dL, it is considered to be a minor elevation. In cases like cigarette smoking, pregnancy, obesity, cold and cough, gingivitis, diabetes, insomnia or depression, this minot elevation is common. If the values are higher than 8 mg/L or 10 mg/L, there is a chance of some serious infection or a chronic condition of an underlying disease.

CRP test is usually prescribed when the patient shows symptoms of any kind of bacterial or fungal infection. Symptoms like fever, chills, malaise, increased heart rate, rushed breathing, nausea, fatigue and vomiting usually call for a quick CRP test.

Other than that, if you have undergone recent surgery, your physician will have to refer you to a CRP test to determine if there are any postoperative complications such as inflammation caused by various infections. Chronic inflammatory conditions can also cause your CRP levels to rise. Therefore, it is recommended to go for a CRP test if any of the above-mentioned symptoms persist.

A CRP test is a quick blood test and it does not require any preparation like fasting. However, some medications can affect the CRP levels and therefore, they need to be avoided when you go for a CRP test. For this, consult your doctor right before the test is done.

During the CRP Test

After you have booked the CRP test with PharmEasy, an experienced phlebotomist will visit your home for sample collection. He will locate your vein using a vein finder. Then, with the help of a sterile syringe, he will draw some amount of blood and transfer it into a clean collection tube. Everything is done hygienically so that there is no contamination in the samples.