Table 1.
Inflammatory markers used in the diagnosis of IBD.
| Inflammatory markers | |
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| C-reactive protein (CRP) | |
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| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) | |
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| Leucocyte and platelet count | |
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| Albumin Hematocrit |
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| Crohn's Disease Activity Index (CDAI) in adults and Paediatric Crohn's Disease Activity Index (PCDAI) in children1 | |
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| Faecal calprotectin | |
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| Faecal S100 A12 | |
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| Fecal M2-pyruvate kinase (M2-PK) | |
1CDAI/PCDAI consists of a number of subjective and objective measures to provide an overall indication on disease activity. The laboratory components for PCDAI are ESR, albumin, and haematocrit.