Inflammation and elevated levels of CRP (C-reactive Protein) can be diagnosed through a CRP blood test that will help guide you towards treatment and lowering the amount of inflammation you are suffering from.
In producing CRP your liver responds to the presence of inflammation in your body, this response is generally called acute inflammation, which is a natural and healthy response of the immune system responding to infections, injuries, and irritation.
Individuals can suffer from chronic inflammation, which occurs when low-levels of inflammation is present in the body throughout a long period of time, elevated levels of CRP due to chronic inflammation can lead to a myriad of health problems including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders.
What is CRP Blood Test?
A CRP Blood test measures the amount of C-Reactive protein (CRP) found in the blood, CRP is an acute phase reactant that releases into the blood, and is the primary indicator of inflammation. It is especially common for increased concentrations of CRP to be detected after sepsis, surgery, or a heart attack, however, bad diets can also cause elevated levels of CRP in the body.
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Why is a CRP Blood Test Important to take?
Assessing the presence of, and severity of c-reactive protein in the body, healthcare professionals can determine the best course of action regarding treatment for the individual, there are also other benefits of taking a CRP Blood test, including:
- Monitoring inflammatory conditions: Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel disease can be diagnosed and monitored through a CRP blood test, regularly measuring c-reactive protein levels will allow healthcare professionals to evaluate how effectively current treatment plans are working.
- Assessing Cardiovascular Risk: An increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes, has been associated with higher levels of CRP, a CRP blood test can help in determining the risk of cardiovascular risks by measuring and regularly monitoring c-reactive protein levels. In turn, this information will help doctors guide the individual in taking preventative measures, such as changes in lifestyle.
- Monitoring infection and recovery: Higher levels of CRP typically indicates the presence of infection, if a CRP blood test is used to monitor its progress, or in the evaluation of recovery after surgery, where inflammation causes elevated levels of CRP, declining levels over a period of time can signify a positive response to treatment or a successful recovery from surgery.
How is the CRP blood test performed?
Our test needs no preparation, unless directed by your doctor, a blood sample is taken either from a finger prick or drawn via a vein in the arm. This sample is then sent to our in-house testing facilities for analysis, and your test results will be back to you within 24 hours.
How to Manage Inflammation
If you are trying to manage inflammation, there are a few tips that may help in reducing your risk of suffering inflammation and therefore elevated levels of CRP, in particular, it is best to try and keep a balanced diet. Consuming excessive amounts of food that have high sugar and unhealthy fats, which are especially present in processed foods, will increase your risk of suffering from inflammation, try to work in fatty fish, berries, nuts, garlic, and ginger into your diet which are good foods for controlling inflammation.Our Blood Tests:
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Inflammation blood test
Inflammation screen checks for C-Reactive Protein (CRP), a protein secreted by the liver that indicates inflammation. Can be used to check for infection, guide sepsis treatment, monitor flare-ups, evaluate chronic inflammatory disease treatment.
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