Precision Diagnosis (Finding the "Protein Fingerprint")
By 2026, we have moved away from "broad" diagnoses. Proteomics allows doctors to find the exact "fingerprint" of a disease.
Targeted Testing: Instead of just saying you have "inflammation," a proteomic test can tell if that inflammation is caused by a specific virus, an allergy, or an autoimmune reaction.
Cancer Detection: 2026 liquid biopsies scan for "rogue proteins" shed by tiny tumors. This allows doctors to catch cancer when it is just a few cells large, making treatment much more successful.
Personalized Results: Your "normal" protein levels are unique to you. In 2026, labs compare your current results to your own past "healthy" levels, rather than just a general average.
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