Specimen: Serum Volume: 1 mL Methodology: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) Typical Turnaround Time: 3 - 7 days
TNF-alpha is a pro-inflammatory cytokine measured to assess systemic inflammation levels. Elevated levels are associated with chronic inflammatory conditions, infection, autoimmune disorders, and metabolic stress, making it useful for understanding overall inflammatory status.
TNF-alpha can rise with intense training, overtraining syndrome, and inadequate recovery. Tracking this marker helps athletes distinguish normal training-induced inflammation from problematic chronic elevation that may impair performance, increase injury risk, or signal the need for modified training load and recovery strategies.
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