During this admission, she was noted to have leukocytosis (WBC 14.5x109 cells/L, normal 4-11x109 cells/L) and elevated CRP (251 mg/L, normal <8.1 mg/L), but was afebrile and had negative blood and urine cultures and sexually transmitted blood-borne infections panel. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is Increased total leukocyte count.