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Table 1 The seven point plan for APPs interpretation

From: Acute phase proteins, saliva and education in laboratory science: an update and some reflections

A SEVEN POINT PLAN FOR ACUTE PHASE PROTEINS (APPs) INTERPRETACION

1.Validated assays should be always used for measurements of APPs

2. APPs profiles, rather than individual tests, would be recommended.

3. The main use of APPs is for detection of infectious-inflammatory diseases.

4. APPs have application in clinical diagnosis

5. APPs have an important application in monitoring treatment.

6. APPs have value for predicting the emergence of disease

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