The ideal result is a CRP level of zero. C-reactive protein levels of 1-3 mg per liter of blood indicates a moderate risk of heart disease. CRP levels above 3 mg per liter of blood indicates a high risk for heart disease.
In the United States, the median salary of a radiologist is about $385,000 including bonuses. The middle 50% earns between $326,000 and $451,000. The lowest 10% earns $273,000 on average and the highest 10% earns about $510,000 including bonuses.
Radiologists must meet licensing requirements, which may include board certification by the American Board of Radiology. The average salary for a general radiologist was between $96,221 and $333,982 as of November 2010, according to PayScale. The location of the radiologist has an impact on the yearly average salary. For example, the salary range for a radiologist in New York City was between $191,404 and $316,428 in November 2010 while the same position in Atlanta, Georgia, paid salaries ranging from $53,062 to $205,579, according to PayScale.