Bio Spec Overview
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:12 AM
Last Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:12 AM
Retention:
SAMPLES_WITH_DNA
Description:
For the assessment of CVD risk, high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) measurements will be used. Standard assays detect 1,000 fold increases in CRP in response to infection or inflammation; these high levels cannot be used to stratify with respect to CVD risk. Hs-CRP, however, measurement can detect CRP levels as low as 0.5 mg/L. Though mainly used for research purposes, high-sensitivity IL-6 assays are also able to discriminate IL-6 levels within the normal range for CVD risk stratification. Both CRP and IL-6 levels will be analyzed as continuous quantitative traits.
Though no DNA analysis is planned for this study, subjects are asked if they are willing to have their samples banked for future research.
Though no DNA analysis is planned for this study, subjects are asked if they are willing to have their samples banked for future research.
Section:
For the assessment of CVD risk, high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) measurements will be used. Standard assays detect 1,000 fold increases in CRP in response to infection or inflammation; these high levels cannot be used to stratify with respect to CVD risk. Hs-CRP, however, measurement can detect CRP levels as low as 0.5 mg/L. Though mainly used for research purposes, high-sensitivity IL-6 assays are also able to discriminate IL-6 levels within the normal range for CVD risk stratification. Both CRP and IL-6 levels will be analyzed as continuous quantitative traits.
Though no DNA analysis is planned for this study, subjects are asked if they are willing to have their samples banked for future research.