{"product_id":"ontsteking-basis","title":"Inflammation Basic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Inflammation Basic Blood Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Inflammation Basic Blood Test is an essential test for detecting and monitoring inflammatory processes in the body. Inflammations can be acute (infections) or chronic (autoimmune diseases, rheumatism). This test measures three important inflammatory markers that together provide a good picture of inflammatory activity. It is suitable for symptoms such as persistent fatigue, fever, painful joints, or when inflammation or infection is suspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCRP (C-reactive protein)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Highly sensitive acute inflammatory marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeukocytes (white blood cells)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Immune cells that are elevated during infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Classic inflammatory marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have an Inflammation Basic test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is crucial for detecting inflammations and infections. CRP rises within a few hours during acute inflammation and is very sensitive. Leukocytes are elevated in bacterial infections. ESR is useful in chronic inflammations such as rheumatism, polymyalgia rheumatica, or vasculitis. The test is used for symptoms such as fever, painful joints, fatigue, or when autoimmune diseases are suspected. Also for monitoring known inflammatory diseases and checking if treatment is effective. Fasting is not required for this test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results provide insight into active inflammations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCRP\u003c\/strong\u003e – Indicates acute inflammation or infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeukocytes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Often indicate bacterial infection, but can also be elevated due to stress or inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESR\u003c\/strong\u003e – Elevated in chronic inflammations, autoimmune diseases, infections, and some\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of these three markers helps distinguish between acute and chronic inflammation, bacterial versus viral infection, and monitor treatment. These markers are not specific but are very useful for detecting and monitoring inflammations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated CRP (above 10 mg\/L)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Indicates active inflammation or infection. Very high CRP (above 100 mg\/L) often points to severe bacterial infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated leukocytes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Occur in bacterial infections, stress, or inflammations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated ESR\u003c\/strong\u003e – May indicate autoimmune diseases (rheumatism, lupus), polymyalgia rheumatica, vasculitis, infections, anemia, or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor significantly elevated values, further examination is needed to identify the exact cause. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow CRP values (below 3 mg\/L)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Normal and favorable, indicate absence of significant inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal leukocytes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mean no acute infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal ESR\u003c\/strong\u003e – Largely rules out severe inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low leukocytes\u003c\/strong\u003e – May indicate immune problems, bone marrow disorders, or medication side effects and require further investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of this test is primarily to detect elevated values. Normal values mean no significant active inflammation, although additional testing may be necessary for specific symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52454528123226,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/ontsteking-basis","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}