title: Comparison of fat agglutination slide test and latex test for C-reactive protein.
abstract: A slide test for detecting elevated levels of serum CRP using Intralipid and calcium chloride is described. The test obtains results similar to those of a latex agglutination test with which it was compared. The test is extremely quick and easy to perform. It may be of use as a cheap alternative to latex agglutination as a rapid screening or bedside test for elevated levels of CRP.
mesh_terms: D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis*; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005217:Fat Emulsions, Intravenous; D006801:Humans; D007841:Latex Fixation Tests
chemical_list: D005217:Fat Emulsions, Intravenous; D002097:C-Reactive Protein