wann ist der crp wert erhöht — which blood markers matter?

CRP (C-reactive protein) is elevated in acute or chronic inflammation, infection, tissue damage (e.g., after surgery or trauma), and autoimmune diseases. Slightly elevated hs-CRP also indicates cardiovascular risk and metabolic syndrome. Relevant blood markers include: white blood cell count, ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), procalcitonin (to differentiate bacterial vs. viral infection), ferritin (as an acute-phase protein), and fibrinogen. A single elevated CRP is non-specific – it signals an inflammatory response but not its cause or location. Clinical interpretation requires history, symptoms, and additional labs. MyBody-X tests typically measure CRP alone; comprehensive inflammation assessment needs multiple markers and serial monitoring. Evidence: strong (clinical standard).