Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP) details
What Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP) shows
Eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) is a protein stored inside eosinophils, a type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions and defense against parasites. When eosinophils are activated, they release ECP, so its level in serum gives an indirect picture of how active eosinophil-driven inflammation is. It is most often used in allergic conditions such as asthma, and sometimes to follow how inflammation changes over time. A higher result can point to active eosinophilic inflammation, while a lower result suggests less activity. ECP is not specific to any one condition and does not diagnose allergy or asthma on its own, so it is interpreted alongside your symptoms, eosinophil counts and other tests.
Tests that include Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP)
UNICAP ECP is an in vitro test system for quantitative measurement of Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP) in human serum. Determination of ECP levels in human sera is important to diagnose a variety of allergic disorders and other clinic conditions connected with activated eosinophils.
- Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP) A protein released by activated eosinophils, measured to gauge the level of eosinophil-driven inflammation in allergic conditions such as asthma.
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