General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
CRP is not a specific test, meaning it indicates there is inflammation in the body but does not tell where the inflammation is or what is causing it (bacteria, virus, rheumatism). It must be combined with other clinical findings for a diagnosis.
Both are inflammation markers. However, CRP responds much faster (within hours) to an infection in the body and drops rapidly once recovery begins. The rise and fall of sedimentation, on the other hand, is a much slower process spanning days.
It is a more sensitive version of the normal CRP test that can measure even very low amounts. It is specifically requested by cardiologists to measure hidden inflammation in the cardiovascular system and to evaluate the risk of future heart attacks.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
