Peer-reviewed economic analysis finds a combined ESR + CRP testing strategy reduces misdiagnoses and delivers net cost savings compared to CRP alone The $9.95 Million Question: Is ESR Worth Keeping? A ...

ALCOR Scientific reports a study indicating that combining ESR and CRP tests may reduce misdiagnoses and save hospitals ...

Many cardiologists are on the fence about whether to test patients routinely for C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker for arterial inflammation. Proponents say CRP blood levels are at least as good at ...

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD Key Takeaways High C-reactive protein (CRP) levels mean there is inflammation in your body. High CRP levels can signal conditions like heart disease, ...

For suspected community-acquired pneumonia, performing chest x-ray as a first-line test, and to a lesser extent CRP testing ...

Background: Point of care testing for C-reactive protein (CRP) has shown promise as a measure to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections (RTI), but its use in primary ...

HORIBA, has obtained CE IVDR certification for its Yumizen H500 CRP benchtop hematology analyzer which delivers a simultaneous 5-part extended differential (DIFF) and rapid C-Reactive Protein (CRP) ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past six years, every time I have my annual labs done, my CRP has been very high. Normal range is listed as 0-3 mg/L. My results have consistently been 7-10 mg/L or more. When ...