Kohlrabi â Kohlrabi is a member of the turnip family and can be either purple or white. Leek-The national vegetable of Wales. Lettuce-lots of green leaves used as a mainstay of salads. Varieties such as round, isberg, lollo rosso and radichio are popular. Melons â Wonderful fruits with a high water content.
Back to TopWhy the Test Is Performed. The CRP test is a general test to check for inflammation in the body. It is not a specific test. That means it can reveal that you have inflammation somewhere in your body, but it cannot pinpoint the exact location. Your doctor may order this test to:
The standard CRP test measures markedly high levels of the protein to detect diseases that cause significant inflammation. It measures CRP in the range from 10 to 1000 mg/L. The hs-CRP test accurately detects lower levels of the protein than the standard CRP test and is used to evaluate individuals for risk of CVD. It measures CRP in the range from 0.5 to 10 mg/L. It is now believed that a persistent low level of inflammation plays a major role in atherosclerosis, the narrowing of blood vessels due to build-up of cholesterol and other lipids, which is often associated with CVD.