Guide To Common Blood Tests

C-reactive Protein Test

Individuals will typically receive a C-reactive protein test when their doctor is checking for an infection or another medical condition that causes inflammation. These medical conditions include lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The reason is that individuals with inflammation will have elevated levels of C-reactive protein in their blood. Doctors will order a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein test for some individuals. They use this version of the test to measure a patient’s risk of coronary artery disease. This condition, which involves narrow arteries in the heart, can result in a heart attack.

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