EXPERIMENT 8 C-REACTIVE PROTEIN Flashcards
1
Q
protein found in blood plasma that increases in response to inflammation 4-6 hrs
A
CRP
2
Q
where is CRP synthesized
A
liver
3
Q
half life of CRP
A
20-30 hrs
4
Q
what group of proteins does it belong
A
acute phase reactants
5
Q
how does CRP contribute to non specific immunity
A
activates complement and stimulate phagocytosis
6
Q
hos is CRP detected quali
A
rapid slide agglutination test
7
Q
rotation rule for agglutination slides
A
100 rpm 2mins
8
Q
normal levels of CRP in adults
A
more than 6mg/L
9
Q
CRP concentration (mg/dL) formula
A
limit of sensitivity (6mg/L) x titer
