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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
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Normal: 0-22 mm/hr
It is a nonspecific measure of inflammation ESR measures the rate at which RBCs settle out of the blood *this increases w/inflammation (no specific client prep) |
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C-reactive protein (CRP)
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Normal: 0, Positive-more than 1:2 titer
CRP is an abnormal protein that is a sensitive indicator of inflammation (no specific client prep) |
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Calcium (Ca2+)
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Normal: 4.5-5.5 mEq/L or 9-11 mg/dL
blood levels increase when calcium is released from the bone *most of the body's calcium is in bones and teeth (instruct client to withhold all calcium preps for 8-12 hours before the test & client may have to fast for 8 hours before the test) |
