C Reactive Protein (CRP) is the most sensitive acute phase reactant for inflammation.

• Why Take this Test

  This assay is useful in detecting systemic inflammatory process and infection

• Is this Test For You

  If you are having any fever or pain because of any infection or inflammation this test helps to assess the severity of the infection or inflammation in the body

• More Information

  The CRP levels increase dramatically (100 fold or more) after severe trauma, bacterial infection, surgery and neoplastic proliferation. This assay is useful in detecting systemic inflammatory process and infection. It assesses response to antibiotic treatment and differentiates between active and inactive disease forms with concurrent infection.

Sample: 2 mL Serum

Methodology: Immunoturbidimetry