Individuals experiencing Chronic COVID, also known as long COVID or 'long-haulers,' are those who continue to have lingering symptoms post-recovery from COVID-19, such as shortness of breath, fatigue, headaches, palpitations, mental health and cognitive impairments, among other symptoms.
Chronic COVID is increasingly being acknowledged as a significant public health issue, affecting an estimated 30% of individuals who have recovered from COVID-19, even those with initially mild cases.
Recent research led by Dr. Bruce Patterson and his team is shedding light on the immunological factors contributing to Chronic COVID.
Radiance Diagnostics, in collaboration with Dr. Patterson's team at IncellDx and the Chronic COVID treatment center, now offers specialized testing to support recovery from Chronic COVID."
The Cytokines 14 Panel measures 14 cytokine markers from plasma to quantitatively measure the levels of critical Cytokine in inflammation representing multiple immune pathways. The test includes following cytokines markers along with long hauler index: TNF-alpha, IL-4, IL-13, IL-2, GM-CSF, sCD40L, CCL5 (RANTES), CCL3 (MIP-1alpha), IL-6, IL-10, IFN-gamma, VEGF, IL-8, CCL4(MIP-1beta).
The COV-2 S1 Immune Subset Panel quantifies important immune cell subsets in acute and long COVID including the persistence of S1 protein that is found in monocyte subsets in long COVID. The test includes the following markers: CD4%, CD8%, and CD4/CD8 ratio for assessment of immune status. Classical, Intermediate, Non-Classical Monocyte Quantification involved in viral and post-viral conditions. Quantification of SARS-CoV-2 S1 Protein Containing Monocytes
Radiance diagnostics testing allows us to assess for immune dysregulation and vascular dysfunction.
Long COVID has been hypothesized to involve immune system dysregulation in some individuals. The persistent symptoms experienced by long-haulers suggest a prolonged immune response that may result in ongoing inflammation and immune activation. This immune dysregulation could contribute to the diverse range of symptoms seen in Long COVID, such as fatigue, brain fog, and muscle aches.
Some researchers have proposed that Long COVID may have vascular components due to reports of widespread vascular inflammation and clotting issues in some patients. Long COVID is a complex condition with a range of symptoms that can affect various organs and systems in the body.
A personalized treatment plan is developed based on your medical history, COVID symptoms, and test results. This may involve a combination of supplements, medications, and IV therapy tailored to address your specific health needs. Our goal is to create a customized plan that is most effective for you.