Suggest Treatment For Elevated CRP Levels

Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016

Question: I had a C-reactive Protein UQ test. My number came back 13.2 H in 7
The reference range is 0.0-3.0. Units mg/L

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it's a slightly elevated inflammatory marker

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

CRP indicates that an inflammatory process is active (or was very recently active). Injuries, surgical operations, infections are among the most common causes of CRP levels elevation. 13.2mg/L indicates a minimal elevation and could be caused by various factors. The CRP value cannot be interpreted on its own. It depends on clinical information like your symptoms and the reason it was ordered.

I hope you find this information helpful!
I'll be glad to comment more on your case when you provide the necessary details.

Kind Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (7 hours later)

Had blood test done (C-Reactive Protein UQ. My number came back 13.2 H in 7

Reference range is 0.0-3.0. Should I be concerned by this number

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no, if you're OK...

Detailed Answer:
So CRP was ordered in your check-up?
If you had no problem (no symptoms or active inflammation like your leg's infection) then you shouldn't worry too much about it. Your doctor should try to detect sites of inflammation which may include aching teeth, boils, common cold or other mild infections, etc. Other more serious conditions cannot be excluded but CRP is not an indication to initiate vigorous investigation.

If your doctor cannot identify any possible cause then perhaps the best strategy would be to repeat the test after some reasonable time has passed, which could be a couple of weeks or a month.

Kind Regards!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar