VASCULITIS PANEL
Vasculitis is characterized by inflammation and damage of blood vessels. It may be primary / sole manifestation of a disease or secondary component of another disease. It is usually immune complex mediated and is a component of several connective tissue diseases.
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Pre-test Information:
Overnight fasting is preferred
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Report Delivery:
Sample by Tue / Thu / Sat 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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URIC ACID, SERUM
Uric Acid is the end product of protein metabolism. High levels are seen with Gout, inherited metabolic disorders of purine metabolism, excessive purine dietary intake and increased cell turnover. Only 10-15% patients with hyperuricemia have Gout.
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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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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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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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