CENTROMERE ANTIBODY
Centromere antibodies occur primarily in patients with CREST syndrome but may also be seen in some patients with Primary biliary cirrhosis, Rheumatoid arthritis and LE. This assay is used as an aid in the diagnosis of CREST syndrome and for evaluating patients with clinical presentation compatible with Systemic sclerosis.
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Pre-test Information:
Overnight fasting is preferred
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Report Delivery:
Sample by Tue / Fri 9 am; Report Same day
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ANTI CYCLIC CITRULLINATED PEPTIDE; ANTI CCP
Anti CCP is useful in diagnosing Rheumatoid arthritis and entities that may potentially be confused with Rheumatoid arthritis that are rheumatoid factor 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:
Daily
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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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EXTRACTABLE NUCLEAR ANTIGENS (ENA), QUALITATIVE PROFILE
This is a qualitative assay for sreening and identification of specific IgG autoantibodies against Extractable Nuclear Antigens in human serum. It aids in the diagnosis of certain Systemic Rheumatic diseases.
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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 Mon through Sat by 9 am; Report Same day
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ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODY / FACTOR (ANA/ANF), EIA
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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Test Type:
Blood
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Pre-test Information:
Overnight fasting is preferred
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Report Delivery:
Sample Daily by 9 am; Report Same day
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