Discussion on technique, methods, and characteristic features of CRP ESR, NLR by Dr. Renuka. ESR is a prognostic test useful in monitoring inflammatory disease and response to therapy. CRP is a predictive marker in atherosclerosis, CHF, Atrial fibrillation, myocarditis, aortic valve disease, and heart transplantation as it is a clinical measure of inflammation and an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Chandrashekara. S spoke about the inflammatory parameters in rheumatology, interpretation of their results and attributes to be considered, ratio relations, and baseline rheumatic disease impact. The commonly used parameters are CRP, ESR, NLR, TC, Ferritin, C3, C4, Serum albumin, and Procal. The mechanism of production of APR and positive-negative acute phase proteins and their relation to cytokines are discussed.
| ANA | Myositis profile |
| RF, Anti-CCP | Myositis profile |
| CRP ESR, NLR | Other Newer antibodies |
| ANCA | Conventional radiography |
| C3, C4, ferritin and other parameters | USG in rheumatology |
| HLA-B27 | MRI in rheumatology |
| Anti-phospholipid antibodies | Newer markers |