C-Reactive Protein

C-reaktivt protein

Svensk definition

Ett plasmaprotein som cirkulerar i förhöjda koncentrationer vid inflammation och efter uppkomst av vävnadsskada.

Engelsk definition

A plasma protein that circulates in increased amounts during inflammation and after tissue damage. C-Reactive Protein measured by more sensitive methods often for coronary heart disease risk assessment is referred to as High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP).

Svenska synonymer

CRP

Engelska synonymer

C Reactive Protein — hsCRP — High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein — High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein — hs-CRP