Inflammatory Response and Sedimentation Quiz
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What is the principle of the ESR test?

  • ESR measures the rate of erythrocyte aggregation in a horizontal test tube
  • The test is based on the thickness of the plasma column after one hour
  • Inflammatory and necrotic processes cause an alteration in blood proteins, resulting in aggregation of RBCs (correct)
  • The test measures the concentration of plasma viscosity

    • Which proteins are increased in sedimentation related to alterations?

  • Albumin, globulin, hemoglobin and ferritin
  • Complement proteins, coagulation factors, cytokines and myeloperoxidase
  • Transferrin, haptoglobin, myoglobin and albumin
  • Fibrinogen, ceruloplasmin, Ig and CRP (correct)

    • What is the normal range of ESR (Westergren method) for adult females (50-70yr)?

  • ~ 35 mm/hr (correct)
  • ~ 20 mm/hr
  • ~ 10 mm/hr
  • ~ 40 mm/hr

    • What is the internationally recommended method for measuring ESR?

    <p>Using a special tube called Westergren</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the tests for measuring inflammatory response?

    <p>Estimation of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Measurement of ESR</p> Signup and view all the answers

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