What Is The C-Reactive Protein CRP Serum

Posted on Sat, 17 Nov 2018

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Question : what is the c-Reactive protein CRP serum

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (1 hour later)

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CRP is a protein which is released in the body in response to an ongoing inflammation. High levels can indicate the presence of conditions ranging from infections to cancers.

Kindly post your specific concern regarding elevated CRP levels, so that I can help you further,

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