Tks for the post doc. My understanding is hard physical exercise can temporarily elevate results of the hs-crp test. Wondering if my higher than desired hs-crp related to testing the morning after 3 hours of hard cardio the evening prior. Plus white bc count higher because took the test with a mild cold. Probably should retake all when healthy and no exercise day before.
Yes, there can be a temporary increase in hsCRP from exercise, but given the short half-life of CRP, this should go back to your baseline within a day or so for most people.
As above, since hsCRP and other inflammatory markers are nonspecific, if you don't trust the result, you end up rechecking a few times to get a sense of where you run. (and yes, it likely was up a bit with a cold, especially if WBC was up as well).
Tks for the post doc. My understanding is hard physical exercise can temporarily elevate results of the hs-crp test. Wondering if my higher than desired hs-crp related to testing the morning after 3 hours of hard cardio the evening prior. Plus white bc count higher because took the test with a mild cold. Probably should retake all when healthy and no exercise day before.
Yes, there can be a temporary increase in hsCRP from exercise, but given the short half-life of CRP, this should go back to your baseline within a day or so for most people.
As above, since hsCRP and other inflammatory markers are nonspecific, if you don't trust the result, you end up rechecking a few times to get a sense of where you run. (and yes, it likely was up a bit with a cold, especially if WBC was up as well).