A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has been undergoing treatment for the disease for several months. The rheumatologist has ordered two CRP levels (by latex agglutination) and the results are seen in the table below. Which of the following answers is the best interpretation of the CRP results provided?
Sample 1-15-14
Qualitative POS
Semi-quantitative
1:2 +
1:4 +
1:8 +
1:16 +
1:32 +
1:64 +
1:128 +
1:256 0
Sample 4-15-14
Qualitative POS
Semi-quantitative
1:2 +
1:4 +
1:8 +
1:16 +
1:32 +
1:64 0
1:128 0
1:256 0
Select one:
a. The inflammation from the RA is decreasing with treatment.
b. The inflammation from the RA is increasing despite treatment.
c. The treatment has been ineffective and the inflammation has not significantly changed.
d. The concentration of rheumatoid factor has decreased due to treatment.