SS-A/Ro ANTIBODY
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Jo-1 ANTIBODY
Jo-1 antibodies are a marker of Polymyositis & occur most commonly in Myositis patients who also have Interstitial lung disease. The antibodies are detected in 50% patients with Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis & Symmetrical polyarthritis
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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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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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U1RNP ANTIBODIES
U1RNP antibody in combination with Smith antibody provides additional support for the diagnosis of SLE. A positive U1RNP antibody alone with the corresponding clinical history supports the diagnosis of Mixed connective tissue disease.
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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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