C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein produced by the liver during inflammation or infection. Measuring CRP helps assess the severity of inflammatory processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The assay uses latex particles coated with anti-CRP antibodies. When mixed with serum or plasma containing CRP, these particles agglutinate, and the resulting turbidity is measured to determine CRP levels.
CRP testing is used to monitor infections, detect inflammation, and assess the risk of sepsis or chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.
Yes, CRP is validated for use with both serum and plasma samples, offering flexibility for clinical workflows.
Yes, NAGASE supplies CRP in bulk quantities for OEM integration and clinical laboratories worldwide.