2S [LAB]: CRP Flashcards
1
Q
CRP is an APR that is a surrogate for which inflammatory cytokine?
A
IL-6
2
Q
Organ that produces CRP
A
Liver
3
Q
Positive result for CRP slide text
A
Visible aggregates within 2 mins
4
Q
To get the CRP titer, a __-fold serum dilution using ___ or ___ as diluent is prepared
A
two-fold
glycine saline or physiologic saline solution
5
Q
Normal CRP value
A
0.8-3.1 mg/L
6
Q
Factor to compute the CRP in ug/mL
A
7 (sensitivity of the test, multiplied to the highest dilution of the serum that shows agglutination)
7
Q
Detection limit of CRP latex slide test
A
0.6 mg/100 mL
