A composite of inflammatory markers reflecting chronic inflammatory burden.
What is it
The inflammation composite integrates hs-CRP, fibrinogen, NLR, and other inflammatory signals into a single indicator of chronic inflammatory burden.
Why it's measured
Chronic inflammation has been studied in research as a central driver of biological aging.
Reference range
Standard laboratory reference
Computed from panel composite
Reference ranges vary by laboratory. Your individual reference range will appear on your test report and should be interpreted by your physician in the context of your overall health profile.
What results may indicate
Elevated
Has been associated with chronic inflammation and elevated health risks in research literature.
Lower
Generally considered favorable.
These associations are general. They are not a personal diagnosis or prediction. Discuss your individual results with your physician in the context of your full health profile.
When it's measured
Calculated when relevant inflammatory markers are run.
Related markers
Measured in
A complete look at your heart, hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and longevity systems — drawn at Quest or LabCorp, reviewed by a U.S.-licensed physician.
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