Comparison of serum amyloid A and C-reactive protein as diagnostic markers of systemic inflammation in dogs

Michelle Brønniche Christensen, Rebecca Langhorn, Amelia Goddard, Eva Bartholin Andreasen, Elena Moldal, Asta Tvarijonaviciute, Jolle Kirpensteijn, Sabrina Jakobsen, Frida Persson, Mads Kjelgaard-Hansen

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    Abstract

    The diagnostic performance of canine serum amyloid A (SAA) was compared with that of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the detection of systemic inflammation in dogs. Sera from 500 dogs were retrospectively included in the study. C-reactive protein and SAA were measured using validated automated assays. The overlap performance, clinical decision limits, overall diagnostic performance, correlations, and agreement in the clinical classification between these 2 diagnostic markers were compared. Significantly higher concentrations of both proteins were detected in dogs with systemic inflammation (SAA range: 48.75 to > 2700 mg/L; CRP range: 0.4 to 907.4 mg/L) compared to dogs without systemic inflammation (SAA range: 1.06 to 56.4 mg/L; CRP range: 0.07 to 24.7 mg/L). Both proteins were shown to be sensitive and specific markers of systemic inflammation in dogs. Significant correlations and excellent diagnostic agreement were observed between the 2 markers. However, SAA showed a wider range of concentrations and a significantly superior overall diagnostic performance compared with CRP.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftCanadian Veterinary Journal
    Vol/bind55
    Udgave nummer2
    Sider (fra-til)161-168
    Antal sider8
    ISSN0008-5286
    StatusUdgivet - feb. 2014

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