Inflammation is your body’s natural response to infection or injury. It is a component of the immune system that helps defend against foreign invaders (e.g., bacteria, viruses, pathogens) and repair damaged tissue. When there is inflammation in the body, the liver produces a higher level of a substance called C-reactive protein (CRP). A high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) blood test measures levels of this protein, and elevated hs-CRP levels can be indicative of inflammation.Wondering what “elevated” looks like in your inflammation test results? CRP is measured in milligrams per liter (mg/L). For most people, results that are equal to or higher than 8 mg/L or 10 mg/L are considered high.What does a high CRP level mean?High CRP levels may be a sign of chronic inflammation, in which the inflammatory response persists over long periods of time. This type of ongoing inflammation is linked to several health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and autoimmune disorders like rheuma...
