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    C-Reactive Protein (CRP)



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    C-reactive protein can be found with this test within a few hours of an inflammation response. So a higher-than-normal CRP level shows a current inflammation. The CRP level drops back to normal when the inflammation goes away.




    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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