Inflammation Lab Tests
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4-Tube Cortisol-Salivary$329.64
This test for adrenal insufficiency includes 4 measurements of your salivary Cortisol level during one day. Cortisol, also known as the "stress hormone" can be either too high or too low which may be a sign of adrenal distress.
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C- Reactive Protein (Cardiac) (cCRP)$46.55
cCRP is used as an aid in the identification of individuals at risk for future cardiovascular disease. When used in conjunction with traditional clinical laboratory evaluation of acute coronary syndromes, cCRP may be useful as an independent marker of prognosis for recurrent events in patients with stable coronary disease or acute coronary syndrome.
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C-Reactive Protein- Quantitative (qCRP)$27.27
A C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Quantitative test is used to aid in the diagnosis of infections or diseases which cause inflammation. CRP is a protein produced by the liver. Higher than normal concentrations of CRP are often an indicator of infection or inflammation in the body. This test can help determine if an infection is present but not the source of the infection. Conditions that can cause elevated CRP levels include but are not limited to Sepsis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Arthritis, Lupus, Vasculitis, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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Homocysteine$32.96
Homocysteine is an amino acid that is present in the blood. It is produced when the body breaks down an amino acid called methionine, which is found in protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, and dairy products. Homocysteine is normally converted back into methionine or other useful compounds in the body.
Elevated levels of homocysteine in the blood, known as hyperhomocysteinemia, have been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke. High homocysteine levels may also be associated with an increased risk of certain other health conditions, such as osteoporosis and pregnancy complications.
Homocysteine levels can be measured with a blood test. Elevated levels can be caused by a deficiency of certain nutrients, such as vitamins B6, B12, and folate, or by certain medical conditions or medications. In some cases, high homocysteine levels can be treated with supplements or lifestyle changes, such as increasing the intake of these nutrients or quitting smoking. Speaking with a healthcare provider if you are concerned about your homocysteine levels is essential.
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Cortisol Blood Test$80.73
Cortisol (hydrocortisone) is the most prominent glucocorticosteroid, and it is essential for the maintenance of several body functions. The most important physiological effects of cortisol are the increase in blood glucose levels (enhancement of gluconeogenesis, catabolic action) and its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive action.
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ESR Test: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Westergren$44.85
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate) is the rate at which red blood cells sediment in a period of one hour. It is a common hematology test, and is a non-specific measure of inflammation. To perform the test, anticoagulated blood is traditionally placed in an upright tube, known as a Westergren tube, and the rate at which the red blood cells fall is measured and reported in mm at the end of one hour. Elevated levels of ESR are usually found in people who have different types of diseases such as autoimmune disease, anemia, kidney disease, cancer, and other health complications.
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CPK Lab (Creatine Phosphokinase) Test$23.41
CPK is creatine phosphokinase, an enzyme in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle. High CPK can indicate muscle destruction, heart attacks, and central nervous system issues. Long-term exposure to high CPK can load up your kidneys and cause muscle loss and weakness. Sometimes we have no symptoms when CPK is high, but most of the time, we have body aches and soreness. CPK can be increased by resistance exercise, so refrain from working out for at least five days before getting the CPK test.
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LDH Blood Test$17.51
The LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) blood test measures the level of LDH in your blood. LDH is an enzyme in many body organs and tissues, including the heart, liver, muscles, and red blood cells. The LDH test is often used to help diagnose and monitor various medical conditions, such as anemia, heart attack, and liver disease. It may also be ordered to check for tissue damage or monitor treatment effectiveness for specific conditions. Since lactic dehydrogenase is present in many body tissues, its diagnostic usefulness is limited. Tissue specificity may be enhanced by LDH isoenzyme analysis.
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PT Prothrombin Time Test with INR$38.44
This test includes prothrombin time plus INR and it measures how long it takes your blood to clot. It’s used to monitor the effects of the medication warfarin, and can help identify possible hereditary and clotting disorders. This test does not require fasting. Prothrombin Time (PT) is a blood test used in the evaluation of the extrinsic coagulation system; aid in screening for congenital and acquired deficiencies of factors II, V, VII, X, and fibrinogen. This test is used clinically for the therapeutic monitoring of warfarin (Coumadin®) anticoagulant therapy.
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Fibromyalgia Panel$456.24
Women and men living with fibromyalgia do not have characteristic or consistent abnormalities on laboratory testing. However, routine laboratory and imaging studies are important to help rule out diseases with similar manifestations and to assist in diagnosis of certain inflammatory diseases that frequently coexist with fibromyalgia. These are the lab tests commonly checked by physicians treating fibromyalgia patients: CMP, CBC, Urinalysis, TSH, Vitamin D & B-12, Iron/TIBC, Magnesium in RBC, ESR, CPK and Ferritin.
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Autoimmune Antibodies: ANA Screen, IFA, with Reflex to Titer and Pattern$27.13
This test measures ANA Screen, IFA, with Reflex to Titer and Pattern - Antinuclear antibodies are associated with rheumatic diseases including Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), mixed connective tissue disease, Sjogren's syndrome, scleroderma, polymyositis, CREST syndrome, and neurologic SLE.
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Prothrombin with INR and Partial Thromboplastin Times (PTT)$29.87
The tests are usually ordered for patients prior to surgery to ensure normal clotting ability. The PT and PTT Blood Tests are useful in the diagnosis of excessive, unexplained bleeding in patients who are not taking blood-thinning medications. These bleeding disorders include conditions such as nosebleeds, bruising, heavy menstrual periods, blood in the stool and/or urine, and bleeding gums, among others,
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C-Reactive Protein- High Sensitivity hs-CRP$34.09
This high sensitivity CRP test is used along other blood markers to assess a patient's potential risk for cardiovascular disease. To illustrate the difference between CRP and hs-CRP, traditional testing measures CRP (quantitative) within the range of 10 to 1,000 mg/L, whereas hs-CRP values range from 0.5 to 10 mg/L. In simpler terms, hs-CRP measures trace amounts of CRP in the blood. Hs-CRP is the analyte of choice for cardiovascular risk assessment
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D-Dimer, Quantitative$146.60
D-Dimer is one of the by-products that can be measured after the fibrinolytic system is turned on. Fibrinolytic activation and intravascular thrombosis can be measured by the amount of D-Dimer in the blood. D-Dimer is especially helpful when ruling out venous thromboembolism in people who are at high risk.
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Heart Test Panel- Comprehensive$407.98
This heart test panel includes blood tests that measure variables that affect heart health like electrolytes (CMP), hematocrit and immune cells (CBC), Cardio IQ Advanced Lipid Panel with Particle Sizes, and inflammatory markers like homocysteine, High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, and D-Dimer.
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Inflammation Panel$211.85
This panel includes blood tests that are related to inflammation and certain diseases. Blood tests included are: CRP, CPK, LDH, Ferritin, Homocysteine and ESR
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LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) Isoenzymes Test PanelSpecial Price $136.00 Regular Price $198.12
Lactate dehydrogenase (LD) is an enzyme that is found in almost all of the body's cells, but only a small amount of it is usually detectable in the blood. LD is released from the cells into the bloodstream when cells are damaged or destroyed. Because of this, the LD test can be used as a general marker of injury to cells. Although there is some overlap, each of the five LD isoenzymes tends to be concentrated in specific body tissues. This panel provides 5 types of isoenzymes to detect if LD is coming from the heart, red blood cells, kidneys, lungs, white blood cells, lymph nodes, muscle, or liver.
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Creatine Kinase (CK) or CPK , Total Plus Isoenzymes Test$71.76
This lab test panel includes Total CK (or CPK) and relative percentage of BB (CK-1), MB (CK-2), and MM (CK-3); the percentage of macro CK, if present. The CK or CPK isoenzyme test is used to diagnose myocardial infarction (MI). Three fractions normally may be found, each an isoenzyme: • MM is found in normal serum. • MB is the myocardial fraction associated with MI and occurs in certain other states. MB can be used in the estimation of infarct size.
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What Are Inflammation Tests and How Can They Help You?
Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury, toxins, and cell damage. It will automatically prompt your immune system to release chemicals that rush to the affected area and heal it. Without an inflammatory response, you wouldn't be able to survive.
Here are good examples of how inflammation works: you cut your finger, blood starts to get out, and in a few minutes it will eventually stop. That's because your body sent coagulant factors that seal the cut, so you don't bleed to death. Some inflammation is good, but when it's too much, it can be a problem.
This is where inflammation tests come into the picture. They look at certain substances in your body to determine the level of inflammation in your tissues. Chronic inflammation can lead to life-threatening diseases, that's why you shouldn't treat body inflammation lightly. Keep reading to find out more.
What Are the Substances Checked by Inflammation Tests?
As mentioned earlier, specific substances in your body are released when inflammation occurs. These are usually called inflammation biomarkers and let doctors know if you're in danger or your inflammation levels are normal. Let's take a look at a few of them:
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
This is a common hematology test that can help to diagnose a wide variety of inflammatory diseases. The test is performed by putting a blood sample in a special tube. The rate at which red blood cells fall to the bottom of the tube is known as ESR.
If the rate exceeds 100 mm/hour, this might indicate different issues such as kidney disease, auto-immune diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, etc. If your ESR is lower than 100 mm/hour then your body inflammation level is probably normal.
Creatine Kinase + Isoenzymes
Creatine kinase is another inflammation biomarker that could indicate different diseases. It usually splits into 3 isoenzymes. Depending on which isoenzyme is found in the blood, the doctors will know if your inflammation level is normal or not.
For example, if the MM isoenzyme of creatine kinase is found, you probably have little to no body inflammation. The MB isoenzyme is found in people with myocardial infarction. This substance tells doctors the severity of the infarction too.
In rare cases, the BB isoenzyme can be found and it's usually associated with adenocarcinoma of various tissues such as breast, ovary, prostate, etc. The presence of BB isoenzyme might also signify brain injury, stroke, or other problems.
Prothrombin Time
As explained in a previous example, coagulant factors are sent to the affected area in case of a scratch, cut, or severe injury. These factors seal the wound quickly, so you don't lose too much blood. The speed at which your injury is sealed is usually known as prothrombin time.
Prothrombin is a coagulant protein that creates a seal called fibrin. If your body doesn't close a wound quickly enough, this can be a sign of severe inflammation. This test helps your doctor determine the amount of inflammation in your body and whether your blood-thinning medication works well or not.
Complete Inflammation Panel
It's possible to order the tests individually or by ordering a complete inflammation panel. This panel of tests looks at multiple inflammation biomarkers at the same time. For example, it checks your creatine kinase levels, prothrombin time, C-Reactive Protein, Homocysteine, and others.
This type of panel is ideal for people who have serious inflammation symptoms and don't know what might cause them. It's also suitable for professional athletes who usually have a lot of inflammation in their bodies as a result of a rigorous exercise regimen.
At the same time, anyone can order a complete inflammation panel to detect abnormalities in the body. Remember that systemic low-level inflammation can lead to more complicated issues. A simple test can help you prevent that and all the troubles associated with a chronic disease.
What Are the Symptoms of Inflammation?
There are two types of inflammation - acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is good and happens only when the body detects a foreign substance, injury, or toxin. Chronic inflammation is bad and it can lead to more complicated health issues.
Here is a short list of inflammation symptoms. If you have one or more of these symptoms, you should order an inflammation test right away.
- Pain and swelling - these are usually symptoms of acute inflammation and they can last for a few hours or a few days. They can appear in any part of the body and cause you serious discomfort
- Excessive fatigue - feeling tired most of the time is not good. This could be a sign of chronic inflammation and it needs to be treated as soon as possible
- Chest and abdominal pain - these symptoms are commonly associated with an inflammation of the lungs and/or stomach. They might lead to inflammatory bowel disease and/or asthma
- Fever and rashes - the symptoms could be attributed to allergens or toxins that entered the body. Persistent rashes might lead to skin problems and constant itching
- Chronic pain - there is a big difference between acute pain and chronic pain. Acute pain goes away after a while. Chronic pain persists for months or even years. Many people live with chronic neck or back pain and this could lead to loss of mobility, auto-immune diseases, and more
Pick Your Inflammation Test Today!
Remember that some inflammation helps you fight bacteria and injuries. Too much inflammation can turn against you and lead to chronic and potentially life-threatening diseases. That's why you should order an inflammation panel today and find out what your inflammation levels are.