Inflammation Testing

Question 1

What marker would you test for inflammation?

Answer 1

C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Question 2

What kind of protein is CRP?

Answer 2

Acute phase reactant

Question 3

Does CRP indicate the source of inflammation?

Answer 3

No - used to monitor presence of inflammation only.

Question 4

What is high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) used for?

Answer 4

Indicates risk or coronary artery disease

Question 5

Which is more sensitive to detect presence of inflammation? CRP or ESR?

Answer 5

CRP