CALCIUM, SERUM
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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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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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SS-A/Ro ANTIBODY
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SJOGREN’S SYNDROME ANTIBODIES
SSA/Ro & SSB/La are extractable nuclear antigens. SS-A/Ro antibodies occur in patients with Sjogren’s syndrome (90%), Lupus erythematosus (40-60%) & Rheumatoid arthritis. SS-B/La antibodies occur in patients with Sjogren’s syndrome (60%) &Lupus erythematosus (15%). This assay is useful for evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of connective tissue disorder in whom ANA is positive.
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Test Type:
Blood
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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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Components:
2
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