was bedeutet crp beim blutbild — which blood markers matter?

CRP (C-reactive protein) is an acute-phase protein produced in the liver and serves as a non-specific marker of inflammation. Elevated CRP levels can indicate infection, chronic inflammation, tissue damage, or autoimmune disease. The test comes in two forms: standard CRP (for acute inflammation) and high-sensitivity hs-CRP (for cardiovascular risk assessment). Importantly, CRP alone is not diagnostic – it must be interpreted in clinical context. Other key blood markers include complete blood count (WBC, hemoglobin, platelets), lipid panel (LDL, HDL, triglycerides), kidney function (creatinine, eGFR), liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT), and glucose metabolism (HbA1c, fasting glucose). For suspected chronic inflammation, ferritin, fibrinogen, and interleukin-6 may also be measured. CRP has limited specificity; mild elevations are common and not always pathological. MyBody-X provides risk assessment, not diagnosis – any CRP testing done on your own should be discussed with a physician.