ESR or CRP? A comparison of their clinical utility
Objective: To review the normal reference values for erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and the significance of high values in the elderly, to re-examine the correlation, if any, between ESR and C-reactive protein (CRP) and to compare their utility and limitations for both health screening and clinical management of patients. Methods: CRP and ESR were measured in 295 blood samples from male ...
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