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 | |
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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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