HYPERCALCEMIA PANEL 1
Hypercalcemia can be asymptomatic or can be a manifestation of serious illness like malignancy. Hyperparathyroidism is a frequent cause of asymptomatic hypercalcemia. Other causes of hypercalcemia are vitamin D related, associated with high bone turnover and renal failure.
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Pre-test Information:
Sample to be collected between 8-10 a.m. Overnight fasting is preferred.
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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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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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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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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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