My GI office confirmed today my CRP rate was normal but my SED rate was elevated. What does this mean? Sorry new to all this
SED rate and CRP rate?
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Both tests are used to detect non specific inflamation in the body
I looked up both to get a clearer picture of what they are used for
"To determine the presence of one or more types of conditions, including infections, tumors, inflammation, and those leading to the breakdown or decreased function of tissue or organs (degenerative), and/or to monitor the progress of disease or effect of therapy" -ESR (SED)
"To identify the presence of inflammation and to monitor response to treatment for an inflammatory disorder" - CRP
Here is the website I got the info from
http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/crp
here is a few more links that may help you better understand the tests and what the results mean
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sed-rate/MY00343
http://www.crohnsforum.com/wiki/Blood-test-codes-and-results-explained
I looked up both to get a clearer picture of what they are used for
"To determine the presence of one or more types of conditions, including infections, tumors, inflammation, and those leading to the breakdown or decreased function of tissue or organs (degenerative), and/or to monitor the progress of disease or effect of therapy" -ESR (SED)
"To identify the presence of inflammation and to monitor response to treatment for an inflammatory disorder" - CRP
Here is the website I got the info from
http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/crp
here is a few more links that may help you better understand the tests and what the results mean
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sed-rate/MY00343
http://www.crohnsforum.com/wiki/Blood-test-codes-and-results-explained
Thank you both!
