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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

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