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Inflammation Profile

ANALYTES

Analytes are the substances measured in this test, which include:


Proinflammatory Cytokines


  • Interleukin 1

  • Interleukin 6

  • Interleukin 7

  • Interleukin 8

  • Interleukin 17 

  • TNFa

  • TNFb


Anti-inflammatory Cytokines


  • GM-CSF 

  • Interleukin 2

  • Interleukin 4

  • Interleukin 5

  • Interleukin 10

  • Interleukin 12

  • Interleukin 13

  • INFg


Please note these are the same analytes for Treg Dysfunction 

rESULTS

sample Req.

Each musculoskeletal, MSK, inflammatory condition is underpinned by dysregulation of specific immune mediators. This assessment is utilised to identify and characterise the cytokine imbalance contributing to symptom expression, thereby informing targeted therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring immune balance and reducing inflammation. The key mediators implicated in these conditions are outlined below:


  • Chronic Muscle Pain: TNF-α, IL-1

  • Musculoskeletal Stiffness: TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6

  • Osteoarthritis (OA): TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1, IL-17

  • Psoriatic Arthritis: TNF-α, IL-4, IL-12, IL-17, IL-22

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis: TNF-α, IL-2, IL-6, IL-17

  • Gout: TNF-α, IL-1, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-17

  • Tendinitis: TNF-α, IL-1, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-17

  • Bursitis: TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6

  • Tennis Elbow: TNF-α, IL-1

  • Plantar Fasciitis: IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-12

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The results of your health assessment have identified specific signs and symptoms that are clinically consistent with an increased risk of


  • Muskuloskeltal (MSK) Inflammation


Chronic MSK Inflammation is associated with a range of signs and symptoms, which have been clinically verified to include


  • Chronic Muscle Pain

  • Musculoskeletal Stiffness

  • Osteoarthritis (OA)

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Nail Signs

  • Psoriatic Arthritis

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis

  • Gout

  • Tendinitis

  • Bursitis

  • Tennis Elbow

  • Plantar Fasciitis


This investigation is optional and may be used to verify the need for therapeutic intervention for specific anti-inflammatory support for Chronic MSK inflammation 


In the absence of testing, treatment is tailored to address suspected contributors based on the presence of specific signs and symptoms and their degree of correlation with those contributors. If testing is undertaken, the assessment will be re-evaluated in accordance with the test results. You will be updated with the test results alongside any treatment revisions necessary.

A blood collection kit will be dispatched to you by post.


This collection kit must be presented to an affiliated pathology provider, where a qualified phlebotomist will perform the blood draw and arrange return of the specimen to the laboratory in accordance with standard handling protocols.


Affiliated pathology providers vary by Australian state. Please refer to the list below to identify the appropriate provider for your location:


  • VIC: Melbourne Pathology

  • NSW: 4Cyte Pathology

  • QLD: 4Cyte Pathology

  • SA: Abbott Pathology

  • WA: Western Diagnostic Pathology

  • NT: Western Diagnostic Pathology

  • TAS: TML Pathology

  • ACT: 4Cyte Pathology


Estimated Turnaround Time: 15 business days

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