Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and C-reactive Protein (CRP)

Here is a graphic on ESR and CRP. What can cause an ESR elevation with a normal CRP? Think Normal variation in elderly female, paraprotein, or active SLE (CRP elevation does not always correlate to disease activity). 



Dr. Ann Marie Kumfer @AnnKumfer



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