Cytokine Panel

What it is:

The Cytokine Panel is a blood test that measures levels of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines—proteins that regulate immune responses. It specifically evaluates immune dysregulation following COVID-19 infection or vaccination, and includes a "Long Hauler Score" to help identify chronic COVID (long COVID). 

What it's good for: 

• Immune System Assessment: Detects imbalances in cytokine levels that may underlie ongoing inflammation or immune dysfunction.
• Long COVID Detection: The Long Hauler Score, developed using machine learning, helps identify chronic COVID with high sensitivity and specificity.
• Therapy Guidance: Assists in personalizing treatment strategies and tracking therapeutic response in patients with persistent post-COVID symptoms.
• Research & Clinical Insight: Aids in understanding the immunologic patterns of COVID-19 and other inflammatory conditions. 

Who benefits: 

• Individuals with lingering symptoms after COVID-19 infection or vaccination (fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, etc.).
• Patients suspected of having long COVID or other immune-related disorders.
• Clinicians and researchers working on treatment plans or studying post-viral syndromes and immune dysregulation.