Blood samples were tested for high-sensitivity to C-reactive protein , interleukin ( IL ) -1 , IL-6 , IL-10 , tumor necrosis factor ( TNF ) - , and interferon ( IFN ) - , aspartate and alanine aminotransferases , albumin , total protein , alkaline phosphatase , gamma-glutamyltransferase , urea , and creatinine .