C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test – levels, high, low and normal

Key facts The C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test checks for inflammation in your body. A CRP blood test will show if there is inflammation in your body. A CRP blood test also helps to see how well you are responding to treatment. No special preparation is needed for a CRP blood test. On this page What is the C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test? Why would I need a CRP blood test? How to prepare for a CRP blood test What do my CRP blood test results mean? Resources and support Related information on Australian websites What is the C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test?The C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that checks for inflammation in your body.CRP is a protein that is made in your liver and released into your bloodstream. Levels of CRP start to increase very soon after any inflammation or infection affects your body.The CRP blood test can be used to find out how severe inflammation is, or whether you are responding to treatment. It does not show where the inflammation is in...