Chronic Inflammation? Test to Find Out!

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Inflammation is at the root of many health problems

From arthritis to Alzheimer’s, chronic inflammation is at the root of many health problems. And, it often progresses. Knowing whether you’re dealing with this common condition can empower you to seek appropriate treatment—before it gets worse. You can find out whether you are at risk by testing for inflammation markers such as CRP (C-Reactive Protein). Lab tests for cytokines such as interleukins and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) also will offer clues about whether you should be concerned about inflammation. So don’t wait—detect damaging inflammation before it causes life threatening diseases like heart attacks or cancer.

What do inflammation tests look for?

  • C-reactive protein (CRP) associated with heart disease, Alzheimer’s and diabetes
  • Interleukin (a kind of cytokine) associated with anxiety, arthritis, and hepatitis
  • Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), a cytokine linked to cancers
  • Most inflammation blood test panels do not require fasting

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Tests for Inflammation

The biochemical markers of inflammation that can be detected by lab testing. Life Extension offers these tests individually, or as part of comprehensive blood testing panels. Chronic inflammation won’t just “go away.” Be proactive and safeguard your health today.

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) (High Sensitivity) Blood Test

Evaluates for systemic inflammation

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The C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test measures the degree of inflammation occurring in your body--high levels of which are associated with cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and other concerns.

ESR (Sedimentation Rate) Blood Test

Identify chronic inflammation through RBC descent in a test tube

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The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test is used to help identify chronic inflammation associated with infections and other disorders.

Inflammation Panel Blood Test

Check for acute and chronic systemic inflammatory concerns

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The Inflammation Panel combines the most important and clinically relevant markers of systemic inflammation for the best insight into the body’s inflammatory response.

Interleukin 6 (IL-6) Blood Test

Evaluate for chronic inflammation with this important cytokine

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IL-6/IGF-1 Blood Test

Tests markers associated with the repair of aging cells & tissues

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To assess your body's ability to repair aging cells and tissue, this panel tests for insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). IGF-1, a.k.a. somatomedin C.

GlycA Blood Test

Check systemic inflammatory status with this important biomarker

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GlycA (also known as glycosylated acetyls or glycoprotein acetyls) is a new biomarker of systemic inflammation reflecting several acute phase reactant proteins that rise during inflammatory response.

Interleukin 8 (IL-8) Blood Test

Evaluate for chronic inflammation with this important cytokine

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Complement C4 Blood Test

Measures a protein linked to autoimmune diseases when deficient

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Check in on your immune system's ability to protect against defense and inflammation by measuring your levels of the component 4 (C4) protein of the immune system’s complement system.

Complement C3 Blood Test

Measures the most abundant protein in the complement system

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The complement system is a group of proteins (C1–C9) that participate in your body’s immune and inflammatory responses. In those with autoimmune disorders, the C3 protein may drop. This test measures C3 levels so your health care provider can assess risk and treatment options.

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