Clinical Applications

l  Differential diagnosis of infectious diseases

CRP is a sensitive but nonspecific biomarker of bacterial infection. It is generally regarded as a more sensitive test than erythrocyte sedimentation rate（ESR）or white blood cell count（WBC）.

l  Evaluation the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy

CRP is often used to evaluate the efficacy of antibiotics as it can respond to the changes during inflammation or infection.

l  Monitoring of postoperative infections

CRP can be used in the monitoring of serious surgical infections and postoperative complications.

l  Risk prediction for cardiovascular disease

hsCRP is an excellent biomarker of cardiovascular disease and as well as an independent and strong predictor of adverse cardiovascular events.

l  Other diseases

CRP is also used in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory diseases, such as Rheumatoid arthritis or Lupus, as levels go up in such conditions.