2.7.3. Biochemical Analysis

Venous blood samples were centrifuged at 3500 rpm for 10 min and analyzed for C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, using the CRP FL (ChemaDiagnostica, Monsano, Italy) kit and a Mindray BS-120 Chemistry Analyzer (ShenzenMindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd., Nanshan, Shenzhen, China).
