Inflammation Test Panel

CRP is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. 

The high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test detects even very low levels of inflammation, which can signal early risk for heart disease, autoimmune diseases, and chronic inflammatory conditions. 

CRP levels help categorize cardiovascular risk: 

  - Low Risk: <1.0 mg/L 

  - Average Risk: 1.0–3.0 mg/L 

  - High Risk: >3.0 mg/L 

Elevated hs-CRP can also occur with sleep apnea, rheumatoid arthritis, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and other systemic conditions. 

CPK is an enzyme found in heart, brain, and skeletal muscle. 

High CPK levels can indicate: 

  - Muscle inflammation or injury 

  - Heart attacks 

  - Neurological issues affecting the central nervous system 

Ferritin measures your body's iron storage. 

While low ferritin can indicate iron deficiency, elevated ferritin can reflect inflammation, obesity, or chronic disease even without iron overload. 

Homocysteine is an amino acid linked to blood vessel health. 

Elevated homocysteine levels can damage blood vessels, promote plaque buildup (atherosclerosis), and increase the risk of: 

  - Heart attacks 

  - Strokes 

  - Blood clots 

LDH is an enzyme involved in energy production found throughout the body. 

Elevated LDH may indicate tissue damage due to: 

  - Anemia 

  - Infection 

  - Kidney, liver, lung, or muscle disease 

  - Sepsis or cancers 

Helps detect widespread inflammation or cell injury. 

ESR measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube. 

A faster-than-normal rate suggests inflammation somewhere in the body. 

It’s commonly used to help diagnose or monitor inflammatory conditions like arthritis, vasculitis, infections, or autoimmune diseases.