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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CALCIUM, IONIZED
Ionized calcium provides a more physiologically accurate assessment of calcium especially in the presence of high protein concentrations, hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism.
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Test Type:
Blood
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Pre-test Information:
Overnight fasting is mandatory
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Report Delivery:
Daily
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ANTI ds DNA ANTIBODY, CRITHIDIA IFA
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 Daily by 11 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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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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