Preeclampsia Patients in Owerri Metropolis: Studies Of C-Reactive Protein and Uric Acid Status

Abstract

The goal of the study was to measure and assess the c-reactive protein and uric acid levels in preeclampsia patients. In the study, serum samples from 30 participants—15 preeclampsia patients and 15 healthy pregnant women—were tested for levels of c-reactive protein and uric acid. The level of c-reactive protein was determined using an enzymatic technique. The findings demonstrated that, at p0.05, the c-reactive protein concentration was substantially higher in preeclampsia patients (4.770.9 mg/dl) than in healthy pregnant women (1.30.39 mg/dl). Additionally, at p 0.05, preeclampsia patients had significantly higher uric acid concentrations (8.973.35 mg/dl) than healthy pregnant women (3.60.5 mg/dl). These results suggest that preeclampsia is associated with elevated levels of c-reactive protein and uric acid. Consequently, it likely act as a biochemical marker for preeclampsia.