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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CALCIUM, SERUM
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HLA – B27, QUALITATIVE PCR
Approximately 8% of the normal population carries the HLA B27 antigen. It is present in Ankylosing spondylitis (89%), Reiter’s syndrome (79%) & Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis (42%).
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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 Daily 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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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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