Serum Amyloid A and Other Acute Phase Proteins: Application in Diagnosing and Monitoring Disease

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Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

Lecture description: Acute phase proteins such as serum amyloid A (SAA) and C-reactive protein (CRP) increase with acute, systemic inflammation and can be very useful as biomarkers to help diagnose and monitor infection and other conditions such as acute pancreatitis. Understanding the physiology, clinical applicability, and interpretation of such biomarkers can enhance your clinical approach and optimize patient care by quickly narrowing the differential list, helping to guide treatment, and detecting complications early.

Speaker: Dr. Siddra Hines, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Dr. Siddra Hines graduated with her veterinary degree from Washington State University Collete of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After completing an internship at the University of Missouri-Columbia, she returned to WSU for a residency in Large Animal Medicine, followed by a PhD in Immunology & Infectious Disease. After completing her PhD in 2015, she began her work at VMRD, a veterinary diagnostic a company located in Pullman, WA near WSU. AT VMRD, she worked primarily in product development and education outreach, interfacing with veterinarians and other stakeholders to ensure the products created are relevant to the animal health industry.
Dr. Hines also helps veterinary students hone their client communication skills by teaching in the Clinical Communication course at WSU.

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