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Inflammation & Autoimmune

C-Reactive Protein Test

A general marker of inflammation. The standard CRP test is less sensitive than hs-CRP and is used when active inflammation is suspected.

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What is C-Reactive Protein?

A general marker of inflammation. The standard CRP test is less sensitive than hs-CRP and is used when active inflammation is suspected.

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C-Reactive Protein Reference Range

These are the typical adult reference ranges used by major US labs. Your report will include the specific range used by the lab that processed your sample.

PopulationRange
age 18+0.000 – 10.0 mg/L

Reference ranges are educational. Always interpret your result with the specific range printed on your lab report and discuss anything outside the range with a clinician.

What your C-Reactive Protein result may mean

Higher than range

Often reflects infection, injury, or active inflammatory disease.

Educational only — not a diagnosis. Many factors can influence a single result. Discuss anything that concerns you with a healthcare provider.

Related Inflammation & Autoimmune biomarkers

Markers commonly tested alongside C-Reactive Protein.

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