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CRP test repeat needed?
Hi, my 16 days little one had high CRP of 32 which reduced to 21 while on antibiotics and her culture report is clean. Do we need to repeat Crp test? Pls guide.
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Decreasing CRP along with clinical improvement reassures both physician and parents. There is nothing wrong with repeating it
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CRP is a sign of infection or inflammation. If there is any persisting signs of infection, like fever,dull activity, poor feeding and so, it is better to recheck to know if it’s still rising after a period of few days. Should not be really relying on just investigations, sometimes clinical symptoms also will point out the doctor to redo the test if needed to confirm the diagnosis.
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CRP takes time to decrease, you can go for procalcitonin and platelets counts
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Tests are done only if there are symptoms and signs. If he is active, no need to repeat
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give 7 days
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
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8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Need to complete 7 days course, then consider
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