CytoDX | Cytokine Response Profile

Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory

Sample type: Serum

Requires fasting: No

Phlebotomy is required for this test

Details

The gut microbiome plays a critical role in regulating immune function, and the Gut-Immune connection is widely recognized. Cytokines are small proteins crucial in controlling the activity of immune system cells. They are important mediators in many immune responses, and imbalances in cytokines have been shown to play a key role in chronic inflammation and autoimmunity. By providing an assessment of 18 cytokines, this revolutionary profile provides clinicians with powerful insight into a patient’s immune regulatory function, allowing for advanced health assessment and more personalized treatment plans.

Biomarker summary

Interleukin 5
Interleukin 4
Interleukin 13
Interleukin 10
Tumor necrosis factor alpha
Interleukin 15
Interleukin 2
Interleukin 1 beta
Interleukin 8
Interleukin 6
Interleukin 17a
Interleukin 12 p70
Interleukin 7
Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor
Rantes (ccl5)
Mip-1 beta
Interferon-gamma (IFN-y)

Additional details

Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 7 - 14 business days after the lab receives samples.

Alterations in the immune system that result in chronic inflammation and autoimmunity have been linked to a wide range of health conditions and diseases. Cytokines are important mediators of many immune responses, and imbalances in cytokines have been shown to play key roles on chronic inflammation and autoimmunity. Most cytokines can be generally characterized as pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory, depending on their primary effects on immune responses. Immune responses are often further characterized by the type of T helper (Th) cell involved.

CytoDx® Panel Enables Practitioners to Assess Systemic Immune Status:

Pro-inflammatory / anti-inflammatory cytokine balance
Th1, Th2, Th17 and T-regulatory cytokine responses
Efficacy of immune balancing and modulating approaches

Average sample processing time

7–14 business days

Sample report

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Health categories

Patient instructions

Fasting is not required for this test.

Test kits include specimen collection instructions, test request form, SST tube, specimen bag, Ice Pack, pre-paid Clinical Pak mailer.

Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.

Test kit
Frozen ice packs
Completed test requisition form

The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.

Please make sure the phlebotomist CLEARLY labels your sample. Unlabeled samples will not be analyzed by the lab.

NOTE: Diagnostic Solutions recommends shipping your samples on dry ice to ensure they remain frozen and stable. Please consult with your blood draw location to determine if they supply dry ice or if you need to purchase your own. You can find dry ice at many grocery and convenience stores.

Patient restrictions