Get a CRP (C-Reactive Protein) blood test at VRX Diagno Lounge, Goregaon West — a sensitive marker of acute inflammation that responds within hours, used to detect infection severity and monitor autoimmune disease activity. No fasting needed. Pathologist-reviewed report by evening. 24×7 home collection.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation and rises within 6–12 hours of an inflammatory stimulus, peaking at 24–48 hours. It is more sensitive and faster-responding than ESR and is used to detect bacterial infection severity, monitor autoimmune disease activity, and follow post-operative recovery. The high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) variant detects very low levels useful for cardiovascular risk stratification.
CRP rises sharply (often above 100 mg/L) in significant bacterial infection — useful in pneumonia, UTI, sepsis
Tracks normal recovery curve; persistent rise after day 3–5 may signal complications
Used to monitor RA, IBD, and vasculitis flares; falls with effective treatment
Low-grade inflammation marker — adds prognostic value when interpreted with lipid profile
Combined with procalcitonin and clinical signs, helps assess severity in critically ill patients
CRP tends to be much higher in bacterial than viral infections — useful in fever workup
To assess infection severity and follow response to antibiotics
Critical in emergency settings alongside clinical signs and procalcitonin
Daily trend during the first week to detect complications early
RA, lupus, IBD — to monitor flares and treatment response
hs-CRP adds risk-stratification beyond cholesterol alone
To rule out infection — pregnancy itself does not raise CRP much
RA/IBD patients on anti-TNF drugs — CRP normalisation is a key endpoint
Combined with ESR for a more complete picture
| Parameter | What It Measures | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| Normal (CRP) | Healthy adults — no significant inflammation | < 5 mg/L |
| Mild Elevation | Low-grade or chronic inflammation | 5–10 mg/L |
| Moderate | Active inflammation, viral infection | 10–40 mg/L |
| Marked | Significant bacterial infection or active autoimmune disease | 40–200 mg/L |
| Severe | Sepsis, severe infection, major trauma | > 200 mg/L |
| hs-CRP — Cardiac Risk | Low / Avg / High cardiovascular risk | < 1 / 1–3 / > 3 mg/L |
CRP within normal range makes acute bacterial infection or active inflammation unlikely. Continue routine yearly screening if you have risk factors.
Elevated CRP signals inflammation — the higher the value, the more likely a bacterial cause. Trend over 48–72 hours is more useful than a single number. Your physician will correlate with symptoms and history.
Every report is reviewed by an experienced pathologist with clear interpretation and clinical comment.
If further evaluation is needed — CBC, ESR, Procalcitonin, Blood Cultures, Chest X-Ray, Targeted imaging — all available at the Goregaon West centre.
Our Goregaon West centre is on S V Road, easily accessible by train, bus, and auto from all parts of the western suburbs. We provide CRP Test and other pathology services to patients from the following nearby areas:
Trained phlebotomist visits with sterile kit at your convenience. Same-day report via email & WhatsApp.
Visit any of our 3 centres for CRP Test and other diagnostic services — walk-ins welcome
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