Which of the following statement regarding C-reactive protein is false?
The gene for CRP is on chromosome 1. CRP is an abnormal protein which appear in blood in response to inflammatory cytokines such as IL 6. It is one of the most sensitive acute pahse reactant. It is elevated following severe trauma, bacterial infections, inflammation, surgery or neoplastic proliferation.
It is increased in pneumococcal infection
It is an acute phase substance
The gene for the protein is on Chromosome 14
Can be raised after a surgery