CRP (C-Reactive Protein)

Primary Function:

Protein

Type:

Marker of inflammation

Normal Values:

<10 mg/L

Pathological Values:

>10 mg/L

Chronic inflammation, Infections, Chronic diseases, Injuries.

It is a non-specific marker of inflammation produced by the liver. It rapidly increases in response to acute inflammation, such as infections or injuries, but does not indicate the specific cause of the inflammation.

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Symptoms/Pathology in Deficiency:

Symptoms/Pathology in Increase:

Marker of inflammation