Inflammation

Whenever inflammation occurs in any part of the body, certain extra proteins are released from the site of inflammation and released into the bloodstream. These are known as biomarkers of inflammation. At Healing Advanced Solutions, we use biomarker testing in order to measure the level and severity of inflammation.

Some of the blood tests we perform include:

• ESR Blood Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)

An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test evaluates how quickly erythrocytes (red blood cells) settle at the bottom of a test tube containing a blood sample. Red blood cells normally settle relatively slowly. However, a faster than normal rate of sedimentation would indicate that there is inflammation in the body.

• CRP Blood Test (C-Reactive Protein)

C reactive protein blood test measures the level of c-reactive protein in your bloodstream. C-reactive proteins are proteins produced by the liver in response to inflammation. So, whenever any patient is positive for C reactive protein in their serum, it indicates inflammation in the body.

• Other Blood Tests

We also perform other blood tests including a complete blood count, to measure the levels of different blood cells. Pro-calcitonin, calprotectin, and fibrinogen are some other proteins that increase in the blood after inflammation.