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CRP is a more sensitive and accurate reflection of the acute phase response than the ESR [40] (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). ESR may be normal while CRP is elevated. CRP returns to normal more quickly than ESR in response to therapy. [citation needed]
C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein. Therefore, it is a better marker for acute phase reaction than ESR. While ESR and CRP generally together correlate with the degree of inflammation, this is not always the case and results may be discordant [9] in 12.5% of the cases. [7]
In the thyrotoxic phase, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) will be low with high or normal levels of thyroid hormones. Inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are elevated.
De Quervain thyroiditis is diagnosed through clinical and test results, with laboratory features including elevated C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Thyroid function testing often shows decreased thyroid stimulating hormone and increased serum levels of triiodothyronine and thyroxine during the acute phase.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) Male: 0: Age÷2 [154] mm/h: ESR increases with age and tends to be higher in females. [155] Female (Age+10)÷2 [154] C-reactive protein (CRP) 5, [5] [156] 6 [157] mg/L: 200, [158] 240 [158] nmol/L Alpha 1-antitrypsin (AAT) 20, [159] 22 [160] 38, [160] 53 [159] μmol/L: 89, [161] 97 [5] 170, [5] 230 [161] mg ...
In contrast, C-reactive protein (with a half-life of 6–8 hours) rises rapidly and can quickly return to within the normal range if treatment is employed. For example, in active systemic lupus erythematosus, one may find a raised ESR but normal C-reactive protein. [citation needed] They may also indicate liver failure. [11]
When vasculitis is not active, normal erythrocyte sedimentation rate or C-reactive protein level can occur and should not rule out the diagnosis. When paired with congruent clinical features, an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate in giant cell arteritis patients can both support the diagnosis and aid in disease monitoring. [23]
UC may cause high levels of inflammation throughout the body, which may be quantified with serum inflammatory markers, such as CRP and ESR. However, elevated inflammatory markers are not specific for UC and elevations are commonly seen in other conditions, including infection.