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Acute Phase Reactant Study Guide


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  1. Understand formula for normal ESR values (rough estimation)
    • Normal Male ESR = Age/2
    • Normal Female ESR = (Age + 10)/2
  2. Fibrinogen levels most affect the ESR
  3. Be aware of the kinetics of acute phase reactants such as CRP versus fibrinogen

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