C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is recommended over Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) to detect acute phase inflammation in patients with undiagnosed conditions because CRP is more sensitive and specific than ESR.

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• C-reactive protein concept
• erythrocyte sedimentation rate concept