What could cause a false increase in serum C-reactive protein concentration?

Clin Chem Lab Med. 2023 Nov 30;62(5):e110-e112. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2023-1196. Print 2024 Apr 25.

Authors

Mélanie Bouillon¹, David Guénet¹, Sylvie Dargère², Stéphane Allouche¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Biochemistry, University Hospital of Caen, Caen, France.
² Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Hospital of Caen, Caen, France.

PMID: 38019952
DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2023-1196

No abstract available

Keywords: C-reactive protein; heterophile antibody; immunoassay; interference.

Publication types

Letter

MeSH terms

Antibodies, Heterophile*
C-Reactive Protein*
False Positive Reactions
Humans
Immunoassay

Substances

C-Reactive Protein
Antibodies, Heterophile