Potential clinical applications of C-reactive protein.
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.
Okamura
J M
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John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa, Honolulu 96822.
Miyagi
J M
JM
Terada
K
K
Hokama
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D000210:Acute-Phase Reaction / Q000175:diagnosis; D000372:Agglutination Tests; D015415:Biomarkers; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans
D015415:Biomarkers; D002097:C-Reactive Protein