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General information
C-reactive protein is produced during periods of exacerbation of inflammatory processes. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a non-glycosylated protein that is transferred electrophoretically to the environment of the gamma zone of electrophoresis. It is produced in the liver, stimulates the body's immune response to the inflammatory process. The level of C-reactive protein in the blood serum depends on the severity of the disease.
The concentration of CRP increases rapidly during the inflammatory process, bacterial and parasitic infection, neoplasms, injuries, tissue necrosis.
Procedure
Preparation
The last meal 12 hours before the analysis. It is not recommended to drink alcohol, fatty and fried foods a week before. Try to avoid physical and emotional overstrain. Drinking juice, tea, coffee before the session is strictly prohibited (only still water). Smoking is contraindicated 30 minutes before the procedure.
CRP test procedure
The doctor collects venous blood. The procedure is performed on an empty stomach. The test material must be delivered to the laboratory within two hours at a temperature of 2-8 degrees Celsius.
Indications
Main indications:
- neoplasms;
- to determine the effectiveness of therapy;
- early detection of postoperative complications;
- rheumatoid polyarthritis
- in differentiating Crohn's disease from ulcerative colitis
- acute infectious diseases;
- determining the likelihood of cardiovascular complications in patients with diabetes, atherosclerosis.
Contraindications
The only significant contraindication is poor platelet function, due to which even minor damage to the skin cover or vessels can lead to significant blood loss.
Decoding the analysis
Reference values:
- < 6 mg/l semi-quantitative determination;
- < 5 mg/l quantitative.
Increased norm:
- malignant tumors;
- systemic rheumatic diseases;
- postoperative complications;
- bacterial infections;
- inflammation, tissue necrosis;
- transplant rejection reaction;
- diabetes mellitus;
- meningitis;
- atherogenic dyslipidemia;
- neutropenia;
- hormonal imbalance.
Prices and clinics
Research CRP is performed in private and public clinics. The analysis is prescribed by a rheumatologist. You can find out more detailed information on the medical portal.
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