TNF-Alpha Inflammation Test | Lahalak Platform
Precise analysis measuring inflammatory molecules, helping diagnose and monitor chronic autoimmune disease activity and effectively evaluating patient response to modern biological therapies.
Scientific name: Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-Alpha) Test
This test measures the concentration of the pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α in blood serum or other body fluids. This protein is primarily produced by macrophages and activated T cells and plays a pivotal role in the innate and adaptive immune response, systemic inflammation, and the regulation of apoptosis (programmed cell death). It is used to as...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis of the level of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in the blood
- Consult a rheumatologist or immunologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not strictly required, but it is preferable to draw the sample in the morning.
- The laboratory must be informed if the patient is receiving anti-TNF biological therapy (name of drug and date of last dose), as this may affect the accuracy of the measurement.
- The result should always be interpreted in conjunction with the results of other clinical and laboratory tests (medical history, joint examination, CRP, ESR).
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