SS-A/Ro ANTIBODY
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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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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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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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