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Description:
Inflammatory Cytokine Test can determine the presence of inflammatory Cytokines which can contribute to symptoms of depression, ADHD, Autism, schizophrenia, and numerous physical problems.
Cytokines are powerful communication molecules capable of regulating a wide spectrum of
biological functions, including a crucial role in the immuno-pathogenesis of disease. Neuroinflammation can lead neurons to self-destruct, with potentially disastrous consequences if it goes too far. Blood draw required for an additional fee (usually around $20.00) Doctors order provided, you receive a copy of the results.
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The following cytokines are tested and are involved in these diseases.
IL-1 b Inflammatory diseases (Periodontitis, Colitis, IBD), autoimmune diseases (RA, IDDM, MG),Schizophrenia
IL-6 Inflammatory diseases (viral and bacterial infection), autoimmune disease (RA, SLE, etc),Schizophrenia
IL-8 Autoimmune diseases (RA, Crohn's disease), Uveitis, Colitis, acute inflammatory diseases
IL-17 Inflammatory diseases (inflammatory airway diseases), autoimmune diseases (RA, MS, Crohn's Disease, etc)
IFN-y Inflammatory diseases (infection, Dermatitis), autoimmune diseases (RA, MS, IDDM, SLE), tumors,Hepatitis B and C
TNF-a Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha. Inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases (RA, IDDM, MS, CD), Psoriasis, chronic Hepatitis B and C, SLE, tumors, chronic lymphatic Leukemia, Schizophrenia |
