Parameter
| Biomarker | CRP | Full name | C-reactive protein | Molecular Type | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | / | Molecular Weight | / | Core Functional Dimensions | Diagnosis, screening |
| Disease | tuberculosis | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Lung | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Capillary Blood (On-Site Rapid Test / POC) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | As an indicator of overall inflammation, TB infection triggers an inflammatory response with elevated levels | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Clinical application: WHO designated as a screening marker for tuberculosis in HIV-infected people, with a threshold of > 5mg/L | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Rapid testing for TB screening scenarios in people living with HIV | ||||