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  • Interleukin (IL)-6
  • Interleukin (IL)-8
  • Interleukin (IL)-10
  • TNF alpha
  • VEGF

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    ]]>     Interleukin (IL)-6  is a test used to detect Interleukin 6, but is also a diagnostic tool to help with early detection of inflammatory disorders like lupus, sepsis and rheumatoid arthritis. 

    Interleukin (IL)-8  test checks for Interleukin 8(chemokine) which is a type of protein that aids in the body’s immune response to infections and inflammation. 

    Interleukin (IL)-10 is a test that checks for IL-10, which is an immunosuppressive cytokine, that is discharged by a wide variety of cells during the course of an immune response.

    TNF alpha test(tumor necrosis factor alpha) measures the level of tumor necrosis factor alpha in a blood sample. TNF is known as a cytokine that is produced by white blood cells as part of the body’s response to infection. 

    VEGF(vascular endothelial growth factor) This test is used to measure the amount of VEGF in your blood, VEGF is a substance that helps the growth of new blood vessels.

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