Anti-GAD and Diabetes
Antibodies against glutamic acid decarboxylase (anti-GAD) is very important test for the detection of type I…
Anti-ganglioside antibodies
:Introduction Antibodies against ganglioside are found in various types of peripheral neuropathy. These include Guillain-Barrie’ syndrome,…
Antibodies against Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid factor (RF) is used to be for a long time the most commonly performed serological…
ANTIBODIES IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE; DIAGNOSTIC SIGNIFICANCE
Auto-antibody against neurological organs are associated with different diseases. Their recognition is essential in their diagnosis…
Apo E, Lipid Disorders and Coronary Artery Disease
Introduction: Apo E mediates removal of chylomicron and VLDL remnants from plasma by binding these particles…
(Brain Naturetic Pepetide (BNP
This is one of the most important tests present nowadays for Cardiac functions, for management of…
Bronchoialveolar Lavage (BAL), The Forgettable Art
BAL is a powerful diagnostic tool if its triad are fulfilled: adequate specimen, prompt processing and…
c-erbB-2 (Her2-neu) in breast carcinoma
c-erbB-2 (Her2-neu) is very important gene that is expressed in 30% of breast carcinoma. This test…
C-Kit & Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
C-Kit is proto-oncogene; a tyrosine kinase receptor that is important for cell development and growth. It…
Ca 72.4, Tumor Marker for Gastric Carcinoma, and Colon Carcinoma
Diagnosing T.B could be difficult sometimes and requires more tests. Relying on finding Acid Fast Bacilli…