High-sensitivity CRP — lab reference
In the reference guide≥2 suggests higher cardiovascular risk; >10 may reflect acute inflammation and should generally be repeated when well.
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What’s searchable?≥2 suggests higher cardiovascular risk; >10 may reflect acute inflammation and should generally be repeated when well.
The test method matters. Acute infection, injury, and chronic inflammation may elevate.
150-199 borderline high; 200-499 high; ≥500 severe and pancreatitis-relevant.
90-99 above desirable; 100-119 borderline high; 120-139 high; ≥140 very high. Risk goals may be lower.
Recent supplementation can elevate; very high values may be clinically relevant.
Volume status, glucose, osmolality, and medications may alter interpretation.
Hemolysis can falsely elevate. Ask your clinician to review kidney function and acid-base status.
Ask your clinician to read this result with sodium, bicarbonate, and anion gap.
Serum chemistry value. Do not substitute arterial blood-gas bicarbonate ranges.
Formula and albumin correction vary by laboratory. Ask your clinician to confirm whether potassium is included.
Protein intake, hydration, catabolism, GI bleeding, and kidney function affect result.
Muscle mass, age, diet, medications, and assay matter. Ask your clinician to review with eGFR, not alone.
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