World MS Day @WorldMSDay. May 30th 2018. Bringing the world together to campaign with & for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. An initiative of the MS International Federation.
Why It Is Done. A C-reactive protein (CRP) test is done to: 1  Check for infection after surgery. 2  CRP levels normally rise within 2 to 6 hours of surgery and then go down by the third day after surgery. 3  If CRP levels stay elevated 3 days after surgery, an infection may be present.
According to the American Heart Association, an hs-CRP test is most useful for people who have an intermediate risk (a 10 to 20 percent chance) of having a heart attack within the next 10 years. This risk level, called the global risk assessment, is based on lifestyle choices, family history and current health status.