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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SS-B/La ANTIBODY
SS-B/La is an extractable nuclear antigen with antibodies occuring 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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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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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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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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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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