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Objective:
Determine the significance and clinical use of C-Reactive Protein in clinical practice
Lab Test Name:
C-Reactive Protein – CRP
Description:
C-reactive protein (CRP) is made in the liver in response to inflammation
Measures CRP in the blood
Indications:
Monitor or Identify:
Evaluate:
Normal Therapeutic Values:
Normal –
Collection:
What would cause increased levels?
Increased=Inflammation
What would cause decreased levels?
Decreased=resolving inflammation
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Triglycerides
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Sodium
Red Blood Cells
Prostate Specific Antigen
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