Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF Alpha), Highly Sensitive:
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Send out test - Only set up on Tues -Average processing time 8 days after send out lab receives specimen Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: One of multiple proteins capable of inducing necrosis (death) of tumor cells that possess a wide range of proinflammatory actions. Abbreviated TNF. TNF is a multifunctional cytokine with effects on lipid metabolism, coagulation, insulin resistance, and the function of endothelial cells lining blood vessels. Drugs that block the action of TNF have been shown to be beneficial in reducing the inflammation in inflammatory diseases such as Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
Alternative Name(s): Cachectin, TNF-Alpha, HS, Alpha-Tumor Necrosis Factor, CYTOKINE
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Send out test - Only set up on Tues -Average processing time 8 days after send out lab receives specimen Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: One of multiple proteins capable of inducing necrosis (death) of tumor cells that possess a wide range of proinflammatory actions. Abbreviated TNF. TNF is a multifunctional cytokine with effects on lipid metabolism, coagulation, insulin resistance, and the function of endothelial cells lining blood vessels. Drugs that block the action of TNF have been shown to be beneficial in reducing the inflammation in inflammatory diseases such as Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
Alternative Name(s): Cachectin, TNF-Alpha, HS, Alpha-Tumor Necrosis Factor, CYTOKINE