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Andy Stein
A normal CRP (C-reactive protein) level
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A normal CRP (C-reactive protein) level
A normal level of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood in the UK is less than 5 mg/L.
What is CRP?
CRP is a protein made by the liver that indicates inflammation
CRP levels rise within hours of tissue injury, infection, or inflammation
CRP levels can be used to monitor the activity of diseases like infections, autoimmune disease, and cancer.
What can cause high CRP levels?
Infections, including sepsis, or most bacterial, viral and fungal infections
Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ulcerative colitis (UC)
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease, like a myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Major trauma.
Note. Strangley, CRP can be low in active lupus (SLE).
