A high sensitivity assay is more accurate than a classical assay for the measurement of plasma CRP levels in endometriosis

• Main Authors: Vodolazkaia Alexandra (Author), Bossuyt Xavier (Author), Fassbender Amelie (Author), Kyama Cleophas M (Author), Meuleman Christel (Author), Peeraer Karen (Author), Tomassetti Carla (Author), D'Hooghe Thomas M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endometriosis is associated with chronic subclinical inflammation. C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, could serve as a biomarker of endometriosis. We tested the hypothesis that a high sensitivity CRP assay (hsCRP) is...