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Inflammation Panel

General markers of inflammation.

6 tests explainedAlso printed as Inflammation Markers, Inflammatory Markers Panel, Acute Phase Panel

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The 6 tests in this panel

What each one measures and the range labs usually print for adults. Ranges differ a little between labs, so the range on your own report is the one your result is judged against.

  • C-Reactive Protein (CRP, incl. hs-CRP)

    A protein your liver makes when the body has inflammation. Standard CRP helps check for infection or injury, and hs-CRP is used in heart-risk checks.

    Adults
    0–5 mg/L

  • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

    A simple blood test that shows how fast red blood cells settle in a tube. A faster rate can be a sign of inflammation somewhere in the body.

    Men, 18–49
    0–15 mm/hr
    Men, 50+
    0–20 mm/hr
    Women, 18–49
    0–20 mm/hr
    Women, 50+
    0–30 mm/hr

  • Fibrinogen Activity

    Measures how much working fibrinogen, the protein that forms the mesh of a blood clot, is in your blood.

    Adults
    200–393 mg/dL

  • Ferritin

    A protein that stores iron in your cells. The small amount in your blood reflects how much iron your body has in reserve.

    Men, 20–59
    30–400 ng/mL
    Men, 60+
    31–409 ng/mL
    Women, 20–59
    15–150 ng/mL
    Women, 60+
    11–328 ng/mL

  • Interleukin-6 (IL-6)

    A signaling protein your immune system releases early in infection and inflammation. It is ordered in specific situations, not at routine check-ups.

    Adults
    0–6.4 pg/mL

  • Procalcitonin (PCT)

    A protein that rises in serious bacterial infections. Clinicians use it with other findings, mostly in hospital, to judge severity and guide treatment.

    Adults
    0–0.24 ng/mL