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 dete...

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Main Authors: Alessandra M. Okino, Cristiani Bürger, Jefferson R. Cardoso, Edson L. Lavado, Paulo A. Lotufo, Ana Campa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2006-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/MI/2006/47297
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