CRP
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(Redirected from C-reactive protein)
Description:
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Synonyms
C-reactive protein, C-reactive peptide
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Purpose
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Tissue or Fluid Source
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Methods of Sample Collection
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Common Reference Ranges
CRP is normally never found in the blood stream.
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What the Results Mean
An elevated CRP may indicate:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Rheumatic fever
- Cancer
- Tuberculosis
- Pneumococcal pneumonia
- Myocardial infarction
- SLE
- Pregnancy
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Factors Influencing Accuracy
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Medical References
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External Links
- MedlinePlus - CRP (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003356.htm)
