10.1 Test for CRP Flashcards
most sensitive indicator of acute inflammation, surrogate marker of IL6
CRP
Important proinflammatory marker
IL6
IL6 is the fastest responding acute phase protein and will remain even when condition becomes chronic
T or F
F
Diseappear
IL6 was discovered by?
a. Francis
b. Tiller
both
Laboratory test for CRP:
What is the test?
CRP Latex Agglutination
Laboratory test for CRP:
Principle?
Reverse passive
Laboratory test for CRP:
Marker of inflammation that predicts cardiovascular diseases which is more sensitive than standard CRP test
hsCRP
Organ primarily produce CRP?
Liver
Elevation of CRP can tell us what specific agent of inflammation
T or F
F
Cannot tell
Reagent for CRP Latex agglutination includes Latex control with anti-CRP
T or F
T