Question

which of the following lab markers is an indication of inflammation?
a) cpk
b) alt
c) crp
d) ast
e) hgba1c

Explanation:

• CPK (Creatine Phosphokinase) is mainly related to muscle damage (such as in rhabdomyolysis, myocardial infarction - in the early stages related to muscle cell breakdown in the heart).
• ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) and AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) are liver enzymes. Elevated levels indicate liver cell damage (e.g., in hepatitis, cirrhosis).
• HgbA1c is used to monitor long - term blood glucose control (average blood glucose over 2 - 3 months) in diabetes.
• CRP (C - reactive protein) is an acute - phase reactant. The liver produces more CRP in response to inflammation (it can be elevated in infections, autoimmune diseases, and other inflammatory conditions).

Answer:

C. CRP