ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODY / FACTOR (ANA / ANF), IFA (HEP-2) REFLEX TO ENA PROFILE
ANA is useful in the diagnosis of patients with autoimmune diseases such as SLE, Mixed connective tissue disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, Progressive systemic sclerosis and CREST syndrome. The incidence of low titre ANA positivity increases with age in normal individuals. many drugs like Hydralazine and Procainamide may induce ANA production.
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Pre-test Information:
Overnight fasting is preferred.
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Report Delivery:
Sample Mon through Sat by 11 am; Report Next day
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Sm (SMITH) ANTIBODY, IgG
Smith antibodies are specific for Lupus erythematosus occuring in nearly 30%of these patients. It is a component of extractable nuclear antigens also seen in other connective tissue disorders. This assay is useful for evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disorder in whom ANA is positive.
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required
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Report Delivery:
Sample by Tue / Fri 9 am; Report Same day
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ANTI – ds DNA ANTIBODY, EIA
ds-DNA Antibody is detected in patients with active SLE and approximately 20% of patients with Mixed connective tissue disease.
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Test Type:
Blood
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Pre-test Information:
Overnight fasting is preferred.
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Report Delivery:
Sample by Mon through Sat 9 am; Report Same day
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Scl-70 (SCLERODERMA) ANTIBODY
Scl-70 antibodies are considered to be specific for Scleroderma and are found in nearly 60% of these patients. They are more common in patients with extensive cutaneous involvement and Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis and their presence is a poor prognostic indicator.
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required
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Report Delivery:
Sample by Tue / Fri 9 am; Report Same day
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URIC ACID, SERUM
Uric Acid is the end product of protein metabolism. High levels are seen with Gout, inherited metabolic disorders of purine metabolism, excessive purine dietary intake and increased cell turnover. Only 10-15% patients with hyperuricemia have Gout.
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Test Type:
Blood
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required.
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Report Delivery:
Daily
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