Table 2.

Noninfectious diagnoses and associated peak CRP values

DIAGNOSISNO. OF PATIENTSPEAK CRP LEVEL, mg/L
Rheumatologic63361.0
Solid tumour25325.0
Pericarditis20277.0
Inflammatory bowel disease21203.2
Hematologic malignancy18321.0
Drug reaction14321.0
COPD exacerbation5312.9

  • COPD—chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, CRP—C-reactive protein.