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Krebs von den Lungen-6
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Krebs von den Lungen-6?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
Krebs von den Lungen-6
Explanation: Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6) is a protein mainly produced by the lungs. When the lungs are damaged or inflamed, they release more KL-6 into the bloodstream. Elevated KL-6 levels can signal the presence of lung conditions involving scarring or inflammation.
Test Purpose:
- Detect and monitor lung diseases.
- Assess the severity and progression of lung disease; higher levels often reflect more advanced or active disease.
- Evaluate treatment response in patients with chronic lung conditions.
Other information about this test: ARUP Laboratories
