C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

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C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a blood test used to identify inflammation in the body. This test can help to determine severity of inflammation and to help monitor treatment of inflammation.

CRP is a protein that is made in the liver and secreted into the blood. Concentrations of CRP can increase in the blood within a few hours of inflammatory injury or infection.  CRP can elevate very quickly with presenting inflammation and decrease just as quickly with resolution.  This makes it a valuable test to help monitor effective anti-inflammatory treatment.

This test can be used if there is a suspected inflammatory disorder present. These disorders can include:

  • Arthritis
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Lupus
  • Scleroderma
  • Sjogren’s Syndrome
  • Diabetes
  • Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
  • Graves’ disease
  • Coeliac Disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Addison’s disease

The CRP test is often referred for alongside a test called Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Both of these tests give information about the manifestation of inflammation.  However ESR levels take longer to reduce after inflammation or infection has passed.  The CRP level will drop to normal as soon as treatment has been successful whereas ESR levels may take a while longer to reach normal ranges.

Specimen Requirements

One blood sample is required for completion of test. Take a referral along to the nearest Australian Clinical Labs Collection Centre. Find the nearest collection centre online at clinicallabs.com.au/location.

Patient Preparation

Patient does not need to fast or make any special preparation before having blood collected.

Turnaround Time

Standard turnaround time for this test is 5-10 business days.

Price

$14.75

Additional $20.00 collection fee applies to this test.

Payment

No prepayment required. Patient will be billed once testing is completed.

Code

CRP

Test Results

Patient results are delivered to the referring practitioner via electronic download unless requested otherwise. Results can also be issued via hardcopy or fax.

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