They are laboratory tests used to measure the levels of inflammatory markers in a patient's blood. These tests can detect various markers such as cytokines, C-reactive protein, and other inflammatory markers. The test is based on the principle of fluorescence and is widely used in diagnosing and monitoring inflammation associated with various medical conditions such as autoimmune disorders, infections, and cancer.
CRP is a general biomarker of inflammation and is present in high levels with most inflammatory conditions. hsCRP is a highly sensitive type of CRP that can detect lower levels of inflammation and is used to monitor patients with chronic inflammatory conditions.
Inflammation tests are typically performed on a blood sample taken from the patients'. The sample is sent to a laboratory where it is analyzed for biomarkers of inflammation. With hypersensitive c-reactive protein+c-reactive protein (hsCRP+CRP) tests and procalcitonin (PCT) tests available, Prometheus offers a diverse selection for different applications.