Open AccessPotential clinical applications of c‐reactive protein
Author(s) -
Okamura J. M.,
Miyagi J. M.,
Terada K.,
Hokama Y.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
journal of clinical laboratory analysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.536
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1098-2825
pISSN - 0887-8013
DOI - 10.1002/jcla.1860040316
Subject(s) - c reactive protein , acute phase protein , inflammation , medicine , latex fixation test , pathology , immunology , antibody
This article reviews the clinical applications of C‐reactive protein (CRP). This acute‐phase protein is a distinct and sensitive marker for inflammation and tissue injury. It is a simple, fast, and relatively inexpensive latex agglutination test. The aspects of CRP reviewed include diagnostic support, serial measurements to evaluate disease course and therapeutic response, and screening studies.
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