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[From sedimentation rate to inflammation profile]

J J Dubost1, M Soubrier, M N Meunier

  • 1Unité d'immunologie clinique, service de rhumatologie (Pr JL Bussière), hôpital Gabriel-Montpied, Clermont-Ferrand, France.

La Revue De Medecine Interne
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) can indicate inflammation but has limitations. Acute phase reactants (APRs) like C-reactive protein (CRP) offer more reliable inflammatory markers, though their interpretation requires careful consideration of various clinical factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Immunology
  • Clinical Pathology

Context:

  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a common, yet imperfect, indicator of inflammation.
  • Factors like polycythemia, cryoglobulinemia, and hemoglobinopathies can falsely normalize ESR.
  • Anemia and hypergammaglobulinemia can spuriously elevate ESR in the absence of inflammation.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic utility of ESR and acute phase reactants (APRs) in detecting inflammation.
  • To highlight potential pitfalls in interpreting ESR and APR levels.
  • To emphasize the role of APR profiles in complex clinical scenarios.

Summary:

  • ESR is a primary but fallible marker for inflammation.
  • Acute phase reactants (APRs), including C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen, haptoglobin, and alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, provide more sensitive and dynamic inflammatory assessment.

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  • APR levels can be influenced by non-inflammatory conditions (e.g., liver insufficiency, kidney disease, iron deficiency), necessitating careful interpretation, often through comparative profiling.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding the limitations of ESR and the nuances of APR interpretation improves diagnostic accuracy.
    • CRP emerges as a highly sensitive marker, closely mirroring inflammatory process kinetics.
    • APR profiling aids in complex cases, guiding diagnosis and treatment selection, despite higher costs limiting routine use.