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Vitamin B12 is needed to form red blood cells and DNA. It is also a key player in the function and development of brain and nerve cells. In a clinical context, B12 deficiency usually gives rise to a macrocytic anaemia, but does not have a role as an inflammatory marker.
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b
Vitamin B12
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Troponin is a protein involved in cardiac muscle contractility. It is raised in the context of cardiac muscle damage such as during a myocardial infarction (MI). However, it is not measured as an inflammatory marker in polymyalgia rheumatica.
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e
Troponin
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Potassium, along with sodium, has a key role in regulating the level of fluid within our cells. It may be raised in kidney injury, however it is not measured as an inflammatory marker in polymyalgia rheumatica.
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d
Potassium
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C-reactive Protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein (APP) released from the liver in response to interleukin-6 (IL-6) secretion by macrophages and T-cells during inflammatory processes in the body.
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a
CRP
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Creatinine is released into the bloodstream as a skeletal muscle waste product. The kidneys then filter the creatinine out of the blood and into the urine. Creatinine may be elevated in kidney injury, but it is not measured as an inflammatory marker in polymyalgia rheumatica.
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c
Creatinine
Concept
Chapter
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3938
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Topic
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Rheumatology
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A patient presents with pain in her shoulders and hips which is worse in the morning but relieved on exercise. The doctor diagnoses polymyalgia rheumatica.

Which of the following markers is the GP most likely to measure in order to assess inflammation?
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