what does elevated crp mean
A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a blood test that measures the amount of a protein called C-reactive protein in your blood. C-reactive protein measures general levels of inflammation in your body.High levels of CRP are caused by infections and many long-term diseases.But a CRP test cannot show where the inflammation is located or what is causing it. Other tests are needed to find the cause and location of the inflammation.hy It Is Done. A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is done to: 1  Check for infection after surgery. 2  CRP levels normally rise within 2 to 6 hours of surgery and then go down by the third day after surgery. 3  If CRP levels stay elevated 3 days after surgery, an infection may be present.