What is a C-reactive protein test?
A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is a diagnostic blood screening for inflammation in the body. In this video, women's health specialist Donnica Moore, MD, explains what a CRP test indicates, and also defines the HSCRP test for cardiac inflammation.
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