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