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 hs-CRP test accurately measures low levels of C-reactive protein to identify low but persistent levels of inflammation and thus helps predict a person's risk of developing CVD. High-sensitivity CRP is thought by some experts to be a useful test for determining risk of CVD, heart attacks, and strokes and that hs-CRP can play a role in the evaluation process before a person develops one of these health problems.