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  2. Reference ranges for blood tests - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, optimal (health) range or therapeutic target is a reference range or limit that is based on concentrations or levels that are associated with optimal health or minimal risk of related complications and diseases. For most substances presented, the optimal levels are the ones normally found in the population as well.

  3. C-reactive protein - Wikipedia

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    C-reactive protein (CRP) is an annular (ring-shaped) pentameric protein found in blood plasma, whose circulating concentrations rise in response to inflammation. It is an acute-phase protein of hepatic origin that increases following interleukin-6 secretion by macrophages and T cells .

  4. Blood test - Wikipedia

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    CRP C-Reactive Protein: Level of inflammation with the body. If the immune system is fighting an infection or illness, CRP will be higher. CBC (UK: FBC) Complete Blood Count (UK: Full Blood Count) Analysis of 15 different blood test readings to provide information about overall health. TSH Thyroid-stimulating hormone

  5. Crohn's disease - Wikipedia

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    C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood marker that indicates inflammation and can help monitor Crohn's disease activity. However, about one third of patients with active disease may have normal CRP levels, while one third with high levels of CRP have inactive disease. Moreover, CRP's ability to predict disease progression is not well established. [1]

  6. Systemic inflammation - Wikipedia

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    Chronic systemic inflammation (SI) is the result of release of pro-inflammatory cytokines from immune-related cells and the chronic activation of the innate immune system.It can contribute to the development or progression of certain conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune and neurodegenerative ...

  7. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - Wikipedia

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    C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein. Therefore, it is a better marker for acute phase reaction than ESR. Therefore, it is a better marker for acute phase reaction than ESR. While ESR and CRP generally together correlate with the degree of inflammation, this is not always the case and results may be discordant [ 9 ] in 12.5% of ...

  8. Elevated alkaline phosphatase - Wikipedia

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    Elevated levels of the alkaline phosphatase enzyme are reported among those who have obesity. A study reported there were higher serum levels of alkaline phosphatase in obese than in the non-obese. With elevated alkaline phosphatase levels, there is an increase in disproportionate intracellular fat depots and thereby releasing itself into the ...

  9. Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Standard tests when suspecting ME/CFS include an HIV test, and blood tests to determine full blood count, red blood cell sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein, blood glucose and thyroid-stimulating hormone. Tests for antinuclear antibodies may come back positive, but below the levels that suggest the individual may have lupus. C-reactive ...