CRP

High sensitivity C-reactive protein is used to detect inflammation. CRP is an acute phase reactant, a protein made by the liver and released into the blood within a few hours after tissue injury, the start of an infection, or other cause of inflammation or cardiac disease.

 

ESR

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) indirectly measures inflammation in the body. Increased amounts of proteins in the blood such as fibrinogen or immunoglobulins which are increased in inflammation increase the ESR.

 

Lactate Dehydrogenase

Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme required for converting glucose into energy for your cells. LDH is released into the blood when cells are damaged. This test can be widely used.

 

Creatinine Kinase

Creatinine kinase (CK) is release into the blood when muscle cells are injured. Prolonged elevation after periods of rest can be an indication of over training.

 

 

H2 - Pancreatic Function

This blood test measures the levels of enzymes produced by the pancreas to assess the body’s ability to breakdown fats and carbohydrates by the pancreas.

 

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Lipase

Lipase is release from the pancreas into the digestive tract to breakdown fatty acids.

 

Amylase

Amylase is released by the pancreas into the digestive tract to breakdown carbohydrates.