C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
What Affects the Test
You may not be able to have the test or the results may not be helpful if:
- You have just exercised.
- You have an infection.
- You have an Reference intrauterine device (IUD) Opens New Window in place.
- You are pregnant.
- You are very overweight (Reference obese Opens New Window).
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference March 7, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference George Philippides, MD - Cardiology |
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