HYPERCALCEMIA PANEL 2
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. Vitamin D associated hypercalcemia can be due to excessive ingestion or abnormal metabolism of the vitamin.
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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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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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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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ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODY / FACTOR (ANA / ANF), IFA (HEP-2) END POINT TITRE
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 11 am; Report Next Day
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