Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), Alpha Test
- Category
- Inflammation
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 12 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in your blood. TNF-α is an inflammatory signalling protein.
Why this test is performed?
Used in specialist evaluation of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Who should take this test?
Fever, infection, joint pain or inflammatory conditions, and to monitor treatment.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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Frequently asked questions
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 10–11 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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