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What is the CRP Test? Which diseases does the CRP Test detect, and at what age is it necessary to get it done?

The CRP test measures the amount of this protein in the blood. Let us explain which diseases the CRP test can detect and ...
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C-Reactive Protein Test: What It Means to You

If you have high cholesterol, you've probably been told to lower the LDL number from your blood test. LDL is the "bad cholesterol," the type that contributes to plaque that can clog your arteries.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Levels

C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, which rise with inflammation, are used to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and monitor the effectiveness of treatments. Normal CRP levels are generally below ...
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AHA/CDC panel issues recommendations on CRP testing

DALLAS, Jan. 28 – A panel of experts convened by the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending limited use of a new blood test that has been widely ...
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This blood test can predict heart attack risk, and it’s not cholesterol

While cholesterol levels are commonly used to assess heart disease risk, research shows that another blood marker—high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)—may offer even more powerful insight, ...