Inflammation
8 markers in this category
ASTO (Antistreptolysin O)
ASO testing identifies streptococcal antibodies that may indicate infection-related inflammation. Staying on top of infections supports uninterrupted vitality.
CRP (C-Reactive Protein)
CRP (C-reactive protein) is a protein that according to a 2003 review liver cells make mainly under the control of the signal substance IL-6.
ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
Your ESR value is the height of the clear plasma column that has formed at the top of an upright tube of your blood after one hour, in millimetres per hour, and it tells you how fast your red blood cells are settling.
Homocysteine
A homocysteine test is a blood test that measures how much homocysteine is in your blood. You do not need a referral from your GP.
Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
According to a 2014 review, interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a signalling substance of the immune system, made at the site of inflammation in its initial stage and then travelling through the blood to the liver.
SAA (Serum Amyloid A)
According to Leeds Teaching Hospitals (NHS), serum amyloid A (SAA) is a protein that is the precursor of amyloid A fibres, which are found in amyloidosis, and liver cells release SAA in the acute phase of inflammation.
TNF Alpha
TNF-α drives systemic inflammation that can sap energy and slow recovery. Keeping it controlled supports sustained vitality and physical resilience.
hs-CRP (High Sensitivity CRP)
hs-CRP reveals hidden cardiovascular inflammation. Monitoring helps men stay ahead of heart disease risk and maintain long-term vitality.