The Acute-Phase Proteins Serum Amyloid A and C Reactive Protein in Transudates and Exudates
The distinction between exudates and transudates is very important in the patient management. Here we evaluate whether the acute-phase protein serum amyloid A (SAA), in comparison with C reactive protein (CRP) and total protein (TP), can be useful in this discrimination. CRP, SAA, and TP were determ...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2006
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1570385/ |