High blood amyloid a indicates that the body is being infected by bacteria or viruses and is relatively sensitive.
Serum amyloid a is a protein produced by the liver that increases rapidly when the body is infected, so it is often used to detect infection. This test is more sensitive, and when there is an increase in serum amyloid a, it is basically certain that the body is in a state of infection.
Serum amyloid a is increased in both bacterial and viral infections, such as staphylococcal and E. coli, and viral infections such as enterovirus, adenovirus, and influenza virus.
Patients with high blood amyloid a are advised to seek medical attention.