title: Use of laboratory markers in deciding whether to perform temporal artery biopsy.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor2Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
authors: Lindsey B
authors: LB
authors: De Lott
authors: Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
authors: James F
authors: JF
authors: Burke
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015415:Biomarkers; D001706:Biopsy; D001799:Blood Sedimentation; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010976:Platelet Count; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D002097:C-Reactive Protein
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