HS-CRP – High-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (BM)
Increased concentrations of HS-CRP can be found in the blood after a heart attack, in sepsis, and after a surgical procedure. It is often the first evidence of inflammation or an infection in the body, with rising concentrations frequently preceding pain, fever or other clinical indicators. It is also a general marker of systemic and chronic low grade inflammation which leads to long-term tissue damage and increased mortality risk.
