CRP stands for C-reactive protein. It is a pentameric protein produced by the liver. CRP is an acute phase reactant and its circulating levels rises in response to inflammatory conditions of your body.
What is CRP?
CRP stands for C-reactive protein. It is a pentameric protein produced by the liver. CRP is an acute phase reactant and its circulating levels rises in response to inflammatory conditions of your body.
Macrophages and T-cells in our body releases inflammatory mediators such as interleukin-6 and many cytokines that act on the liver and induces the synthesis and release of CRP into the bloodstream.
CRP test at Home
CRP test measures the level of CRP in your blood. It helps to rule out or detect any ongoing inflammatory process in your body. As compared to ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate), CRP is a more sensitive parameter and an accurate reflection of acute phase response of the body.
CRP test at home allows you to monitor your health or rule out diseases without the need for going labs. Sample is collected at home according to your preferred date and timing of test.
Ganesh lab offers you at-home sample collection facility and too without any additional or hidden charges. So, if you are having symptoms or signs of inflammations or suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases or cardiovascular diseases, book CRP or hs-CRP test at home for early diagnosis, management or monitoring of your conditions.
How HS-CRP test is different from CRP test?
HS-CRP is different from CRP in following aspects:
- HS CRP stands for high sensitivity C-reactive protein. hs-CRP test is a more sensitive technique as compared to traditional CRP test.
- HS -CRP test detects slight elevation in CRP level and measures CRP in the range of 0.5-10 mg/L whereas conventional CRP test evaluates only CRP in the range of 10-1000 mg/L.
- As compared to hs-CRP test, standard CRP test is a rapid and less costly.
- hs-CRP is a more accurate marker for the risk evaluation of CVD (cardiovascular diseases) such as myocardial infarction (MI), atherosclerosis, sudden cardiac death, peripheral vascular diseases (PVD) and stroke, when compared to standard CRP test.
Uses of CRP or HS-CRP test?
Your health care professional may recommend a CRP test for the evaluation of the following situations:
1. Presence of symptoms/signs of infections or inflammations such as:
- Fever with chills
- Recurrent nausea and vomiting
- Tachycardia (increased heart rate than normal range)
- Dyspnea (difficulty in breathing)
- Tachypnea (Fast breathing)
- Chronic fatigue
- Swelling in the body
- Persistent pain in any part of the body
- Joint pain
- Difficulty in joint movements
- Persistent diarrhea
- Changes in bowel activity
- Changes in bladder activity etc.
2. To assess the severity of diseases/conditions such as:
- Sepsis
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Peripheral vascular diseases
- Stroke
- Arthritis
- IBD (Inflammatory bowel diseases) such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease.
- COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
3. To check the efficiency of treatment in patients with known cardiovascular or chronic inflammatory diseases.
How do I prepare for CRP test?
Follow these simple steps if you need CRP or HS-CRP test at home:
- Take an appointment: Fix an appointment for CRP or HS-CRP test in a diagnostic lab to avail home sample collection.
- Food: You can take your usual meals. Fasting is usually not required for CRP if done alone. However, HS-CRP test is usually done in conjunction with lipid profile which requires overnight fasting.
- Medications: Inform your doctor about all the drugs and supplements that you are currently taking. Certain drugs may alter the test result such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs. Your doctor may advice some modifications before the test if required.
- Exercise: Avoid strenuous exercise before the test as it may alter test results.
- Smoking: Avoid smoking before the test as it may affect the test results.
What is the procedure for CRP or HS-CRP test?
The procedure for CRP or HS-CRP test at home includes the following steps:
- A phlebotomist will come at your home for blood sample collection according to the scheduled date and time.
- All aseptic precautions will be taken before the procedure begins.
- First a torniquet will be tied around your arm.
- Then a cotton swab soaked with 70% alcohol is used to clean/disinfect the injection site before needle insertion.
- Then a small needle will be inserted in the vein of your arm and required amount of blood is withdrawn from it and collected in a test tube.
- Then the needle is removed and an adhesive sticker is placed on the puncture site to prevent it from infections.
- Sample is sent to laboratory for further processing and testing.
Cost of CRP test at home in Delhi?
Price of CRP or hs-CRP test at home depends upon many factors such as city and locality. Different diagnostic labs charges according to the quality of machines they have and various offers that they are providing to their customers. Charges may also vary depending upon the type of test being done.
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging centre (GDIC), Rohini also known as GDIC or Ganesh lab is currently offering 50% discounts on various blood tests including CRP and hs-CRP test.
Our centers are NABH and NABL accredited and equipped with modern, highly expensive machines with latest cutting-edge technologies and highly skilled Radiologists and Pathologists. We follow strict aseptic conditions to prevent transmission of infections.
The Tests that are conducted at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center are as follows:
- CRP (C-Reactive Protein)
- CRP (C-Reactive Protein), Qualitative
- CRP (C-Reactive Protein), Quantitative
- CRP (C-Reactive Protein), Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
- CRP (C-Reactive Protein), Quantitative Nephelometry
- hs- CRP (High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)
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Best diagnostic centre for CRP or HS-CRP test in Delhi?
Ganesh lab (GDIC) is considered as the best diagnostic lab for CRP or HS-CRP test at home in Rohini, North-East Delhi. We have many branches in different locations of Delhi including Hari Nagar, Yamuna Vihar, Nangloi, Derawal Nagar and Mangol puri.
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) is now considered one of the most popular diagnostic labs in Delhi as
- We provide high standard quality services to our patients.
- Free blood home sample collection.
- Well-trained technicians for home sample collection.
- We also offer facilities of online reporting.
- Experience of 23+ years of services.
- Our labs are NABH certified.
- Facility of latest cutting-edge technologies.
- Highly Skilled Radiologists and Pathologists
- Facility of emergency test services at night.
- Genuine reporting and Patient satisfaction are our top priority.
- We offer seamless integration between diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Affordable Diagnostic lab with up to 50% discount on many tests. Currently, we are offering upto 50% discount on various types of blood tests.
- We are open 24X7 and 365 days.
- You can also avail free Consultation with our Pathologists and Radiologists regarding any blood test or imaging scans.
- Free Ambulance services in Delhi, NCR.
- Lakhs of satisfied customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to CRP and hs-CRP test:
What are the functions of CRP in our body?
CRP perform the following functions in our body:
- Role in early defense system of body against infections (known as innate immunity).
- Activation of the complement system.
- Enhance phagocytosis by macrophages.
- Promote clearance of bacteria, necrotic cells and apoptotic bodies.
High level of CRP is detected in which conditions?
An elevated level of CRP can be detected in the following conditions:
- Bacterial infections
- Fungal infections
- Viral infections
- Parasitic infections
- Sepsis
- Genital infections
- Pelvic inflammatory diseases
- Chronic inflammatory disorders
- Chronic infections
- IBD (Inflammatory bowel diseases) such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease.
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Asthma
- COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Arthritis
- Osteomyelitis
- Heart diseases
- Vasculitis
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Metabolic syndrome
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Age-related macular degenerations
- Malignancy/cancer
- Depression
- Stroke
- Dementia
Auto-immune diseases:
- SLE
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sjogren syndrome
- Guillain barre syndrome
- Injury or trauma
- Burns
- Pregnancy
- After surgical procedures etc.
Which sample is required for CRP test?
Blood (Serum) sample is usually taken for CRP or hs-CRP test.
What are the risks and side effects of CRP or hs-CRP test at home?
CRP or hs-CRP test at home is a safe procedure with usually no side effects and is used for screening and evaluation of chronic inflammatory diseases or conditions affecting your body. However, some individuals may experience some of the side effects as mentioned below:
- Pain at injection site.
- Hematoma
- Multiple punctures to locate vein in those where veins are not easily accessible.
- Bleeding at puncture site, especially patients having bleeding or clotting disorders or those on anticoagulant therapy.
- Infection at puncture site
- Thrombophlebitis.
How long it takes to get CRP test report?
CRP or HS-CRP test reports are usually available within 24 hours of sample collection.
CRP and hs-CRP test report analysis?
Normal range of CRP test may vary from lab to lab as different labs follow different references. Usually, CRP report can be summarized as following:
|
Level of CRP |
Interpretation |
|
<0.9 mg/dL |
Normal |
|
1-10 mg/dL |
Moderate elevation |
|
>10 mg/dL |
Marked elevation |
|
>50mg/dL |
Severe elevation |
HS-CRP report can be summarized as following:
|
Level of HS-CRP |
Interpretation |
|
<1 mg/L |
Low risk of CVD |
|
1-3 mg/L |
Average risk CVD |
|
>3 mg/L |
High risk of CVD |
Description of terms used:
mg/dL: Milligram per deciliter
mg/L: Milligram per liter
CVD: Cardiovascular disease.
