Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein

被引:106
作者
Harrison, Michael [1 ]
机构
[1] Sullivan Nicolaides Pathol, Taringa, Qld, Australia
关键词
acute phase reaction; autoimmune diseases; bone infection; C-reactive protein; erythrocyte sedimentation rate; inflammation;
D O I
10.18773/austprescr.2015.034
中图分类号
R9 [药学];
学科分类号
1007 ;
摘要
C-reactive protein is a better indicator of inflammation than the erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is more sensitive and responds more quickly to changes in the clinical situation. False negative and false positive results are more common when measuring the erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Renal disease, female sex and older age increase the erythrocyte sedimentation rate. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate has value in detecting low-grade bone infection, and in monitoring some patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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