--- title: Inflammation Panel type: panel id: inflammation-panel url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/inflammation-panel" price_usd: 119.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 125.99 tests_included: 7 biomarkers_measured: 33 category: Inflammation & Autoimmune sample: Blood draw fasting_required: true results_in: "2–5 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=inflammation-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Inflammation Panel > Inflammation Panel bundles 7 tests — Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP), Homocysteine and Fibrinogen Activity plus 4 more — for $119.99 all-in (about $17.14 per test). Fast 8–12 hours before the draw; results post in 2–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; one draw at Quest or Labcorp. *Identify and track chronic inflammation* ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $119.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($125.99 all-in) | | Versus buying separately | $174.93 for the 7 tests individually — the panel saves 31% | | Tests included | 7 | | Biomarkers measured | 33 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Yes — 8–12 hours | | Results | 2–5 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | ## What does the Inflammation Panel cover? Seven tests — hs-CRP, Homocysteine, Fibrinogen, Sed Rate, Ferritin, CBC with differential, and CMP — to find inflammation and the context behind it. The Inflammation Panel combines seven complementary tests to comprehensively assess inflammation in the body. hs-CRP detects low-grade vascular inflammation linked to heart disease. Homocysteine identifies cardiovascular and B-vitamin-related inflammation. Fibrinogen reflects both inflammation and clotting risk. Sed Rate provides a broad inflammatory screen. Ferritin doubles as an acute-phase reactant that rises with inflammation. The CBC with differential reveals the white-blood-cell patterns behind infection and chronic inflammation, and the CMP adds liver, kidney, and metabolic context for interpreting the inflammatory markers. Together, they give a much more complete picture than any single marker alone. **Clinical use:** Comprehensive inflammation workup: hs-CRP, ESR (sed rate), Homocysteine, Fibrinogen, Ferritin, CBC with differential, and CMP. Catches chronic low-grade inflammation that drives cardiovascular disease, autoimmune flares, and accelerated aging — with the blood-count and metabolic context to interpret it. ## Who should order it? Anyone with cardiovascular risk factors, autoimmune disease (monitoring activity), chronic pain, unexplained fatigue, family history of early heart disease, longevity protocols tracking inflammaging. ## Tests included | Test | Biomarkers | Standalone price | CPT | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Heart & Body Inflammation Test (hs-CRP)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hs-crp) | 1 (hs-CRP) | $34.99 | 86141 | | [Homocysteine](https://www.test-well.com/tests/homocysteine) | 1 (Homocysteine) | $27.99 | 83090 | | [Fibrinogen Activity](https://www.test-well.com/tests/fibrinogen-test) | 1 (Fibrinogen Activity) | $22.99 | 85384 | | [Body Inflammation Test (ESR)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/sed-rate) | 1 (ESR) | $18.99 | 85652 | | [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin) | 1 (Ferritin) | $24.99 | 82728 | | [CBC with Differential](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential) | 14 (WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, …) | $21.99 | 85025 | | [Comprehensive Metabolic Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) | 14 (Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, …) | $22.99 | 80053 | ## Price by lab | Lab | Panel price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $119.99 | $125.99 | Choose at checkout | | Labcorp | $119.99 | $125.99 | Choose at checkout | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $129.99 | $135.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | ## How much does a Inflammation Panel cost? A Inflammation Panel costs $119.99 at TestWell — $125.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $119.99 | $125.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | ## How do you prepare? Fasting for 8–12 hours recommended for accurate homocysteine and metabolic results. Avoid vigorous exercise for 24 hours before. Water is okay. ## Related conditions - Chronic inflammation (R79.89) - [Cardiovascular disease risk](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/heart-disease-risk) - Autoimmune disease activity (M35.9) - Metabolic syndrome (E88.81) ## Common questions about the Inflammation Panel ### What's included in the Inflammation Panel? 7 tests: [hs-CRP](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hs-crp) (cardiovascular inflammation), ESR / [sed rate](https://www.test-well.com/tests/sed-rate) (general inflammation), [Homocysteine](https://www.test-well.com/tests/homocysteine) (vascular inflammation), [Fibrinogen](https://www.test-well.com/tests/fibrinogen-test) (clotting + inflammation crossover), [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin) (acute-phase reactant), [CBC with differential](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential) (white-blood-cell patterns behind infection and chronic inflammation), and [CMP](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) (liver, kidney, and metabolic context). Together they catch most patterns of systemic inflammation. ### Why are a CBC and CMP in an inflammation panel? Inflammatory markers rarely tell the whole story alone. The [CBC's](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential) white-cell differential separates infection patterns (high neutrophils) from allergic or parasitic patterns (high eosinophils) and flags the anemia of chronic disease. The [CMP](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel) shows whether liver or kidney dysfunction is driving — or being driven by — the inflammation. They turn "your hs-CRP is high" into a workup your doctor can act on. ### What's the difference between hs-CRP and ESR? [hs-CRP](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hs-crp) responds fast (hours) and is more cardiovascular-specific. ESR responds slow (days-weeks) and is more general. Both elevated suggests active inflammation. hs-CRP elevated with normal ESR suggests cardiovascular-specific inflammation. ESR elevated with normal hs-CRP suggests autoimmune disease or chronic infection. ### Why include Homocysteine and Fibrinogen? Both bridge inflammation and cardiovascular disease. [Homocysteine](https://www.test-well.com/tests/homocysteine) damages blood vessel linings and accelerates atherosclerosis. Fibrinogen reflects both inflammation and clotting tendency. Together with hs-CRP they give a more complete cardiovascular inflammation picture than CRP alone. ### How much does the Inflammation Panel cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Inflammation Panel is $119.99. Ordering the same 7 tests separately would be about $175. Quest Direct lists the equivalent tests at about $264, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $400-600 for the same biomarkers without insurance. ### Do I need to fast for the Inflammation Panel? Yes — 9-12 hour fast (water only) is recommended for accurate [Homocysteine](https://www.test-well.com/tests/homocysteine) results. Recent meals (especially methionine-rich foods like meat) can transiently elevate homocysteine. ### What can falsely elevate inflammation markers? Recent infection (cold, flu, dental work — wait 2-3 weeks after recovery), intense exercise (24-48 hours before draw), surgery (4-6 weeks), pregnancy, and active autoimmune flares. Retest after the acute trigger resolves for a true baseline. ### Should I add other tests to investigate elevated inflammation? If inflammation is elevated and the cause is unclear, the next steps are usually: [Autoimmune Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/autoimmune-panel) (rule out lupus/RA), [STI Comprehensive Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/sti-comprehensive-panel) (rule out occult infection like Hep C), [hepatitis B/C](https://www.test-well.com/tests/hepatitis-c-test). Persistent unexplained inflammation warrants primary-care follow-up. ### How often should I retest? Once for baseline. Every 3-6 months if elevated and being treated. Annually if normal as part of longevity monitoring. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=inflammation-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. One draw at any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center covers every test in the panel. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 2–5 business days. ## Related - [Autoimmune Advanced Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/autoimmune-advanced-panel) — 11 tests · $159.99 - [Autoimmune Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/autoimmune-panel) — 5 tests · $129.99 - [Autoimmune Screening Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/autoimmune-screening-panel) — 4 tests · $86.99 - [All Inflammation & Autoimmune tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/inflammation-autoimmune) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. 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