CRP (C-reactive protein) is a protein produced by the liver that rises in response to inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) can detect lower levels and is used to assess cardiovascular disease…
Category: Inflammation & Immune
Also known as: crp, c-reactive protein, c reactive protein, hs-crp, hscrp, high sensitivity crp, high-sensitivity c-reactive protein
Reference range: 0–3 mg/L (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: mg/L
High values may indicate
High CRP levels may indicate acute infection, chronic inflammatory conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease), tissue injury, or increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Low values may indicate
Low CRP levels are normal and indicate minimal systemic inflammation. Levels below 1.0 mg/L are associated with low cardiovascular risk.