Table 2.

CRP in VLDL fractions from untreated, EDTA-treated, and calcium-treated samples of serum from patients with positive BPW

PatientSerum CRP (mg/L)VLDL fractionVLDL fraction plus EDTAVLDL fraction plus Ca2+
Total CRPCRP/mM TrigTotal CRPCRP/mM TrigTotal CRPCRP/mM Trig
323 14.3 1.29 1.3 0.08 160 21.92 
281 18.6 4.04 1.1 0.15 172 40.95 
264 4.2 1.17 0.9 0.12 157 50.70 
218 21.5 9.77 2.2 0.85 157 112.14 
PatientSerum CRP (mg/L)VLDL fractionVLDL fraction plus EDTAVLDL fraction plus Ca2+
Total CRPCRP/mM TrigTotal CRPCRP/mM TrigTotal CRPCRP/mM Trig
323 14.3 1.29 1.3 0.08 160 21.92 
281 18.6 4.04 1.1 0.15 172 40.95 
264 4.2 1.17 0.9 0.12 157 50.70 
218 21.5 9.77 2.2 0.85 157 112.14 

CRP levels were measured in the VLDL fraction isolated from serum. Measurements were also determined on samples from sera supplemented with either EDTA or Ca2+.

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