Oxidized lipids as biomarkers for neuropathic pain

The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method for diagnosing neuropathic pain in a subject, a method for predicting whether a subject is at risk of developing neuropathic pain or a method for determining whether a neuropathic pain therapy is successful. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices and to an oxidized lipid, preferably an epoxylipid, for use in the aforementioned methods.