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C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Indications:
Indicates:
o Appendicitis
o Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
o Crohn's
o Ulcerative Colitis
o Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
o Lupus (SLE - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Monitor or Identify:
o Inflammation in the body
Evaluate:
o Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Description: C-reactive protein (CRP) is made in the liver in response to inflammation. CRP is a good indicator because it increases quickly in the inflammatory response, and drops when inflammation resolves.
What would cause increased levels?
Bacterial Infection
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Lupus
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Pregnancy
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
What would cause decreased levels?
N/A
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