Venous thrombosis is among the three most common cardiovascular diseases affecting about 1:1000 individual each year. Thrombosis risk is determined by genetic risks, in addition to other factors surgery, age, pregnancy, contraceptives We would like to announce that we have an updated profile of causes of thrombosis Factor V leiden (by PCR): is most common… Read More: Venous Thrombosis Liability Profile »
:We would like to announce our wide Panel for Viral Encephalitis that includes the followings Tick born encephalitis � West Nile Valley Virus � Dungue fever � Flavi virus group � CMV � (Herpes simplex I&II (by western blot � EBV � HIV I & II � (Measles (paramyxovirus group � (Mumps (paramxoyvirus group �… Read More: Viral Encephalitis Panel »
Since the outbreak of West Nile valley virus in New York in 1999, more and more cases are being reported. It is becoming very common in the United State as 5% of all screened blood donors are affected. The most common presentation of this virus is fever of unknown origin that may last for a… Read More: West Nile Valley Virus, Not Uncommon Cause of Fever with… »
Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) represented 6.7% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas in the International Lymphoma Study Group Classification Project. The average age of patients with SLL was 65 years, and 53% of the patients were male. The average age of patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), the most common type of chronic leukemia, is 65 years, and… Read More: ZAP-70 an important new marker for CLL/SLL prognosis »
Triple test consists of alpha feto protein (AFP), unconjugated estriol (uE3) and Human chorionic gonadotropin (B-HCG). Inhibin A is now added to the triple test to become Quadruple test Inhibin A is produced in pregnancy from the placenta. It plateaus during weeks 14-30 weeks. Inhibin A levels are not influenced by maternal age Measurement of… Read More: (Inhibin A (in Pregnancy, Changes Triple Test to Quadruple Test »
Normal range: 10.7-18.4 mmol/L Comment: Effect on growth, development, weight loss, immune function, and CNS Sample: serum
Used mainly for the detection of mycobacterium sp. Smears maybe negative even with positive cultures. Usually tested in conjunction with AFB culture or by PCR
Part of the essential work up for cases with CLL/SLL is performing ZAP-70 immunostaining. Expression of this marker indicate a poor outcome in such a relatively indolent tumor and requires more aggressive therapy Sample: bone marrow aspirate or biopsy
Normal range: Negative Comment: it causes diarrhea and inflammation of distal ileum Sample: Serum
:Normal range Adult, 1 hr (dose, 25 g): ³ 25 Adult with intermediate renal insufficiency, 1 hr (dose, 25 g): ³20 Pediatric < 12y, 1 h (dose, 5 g): ³20 Comment: Used for malabsorption. Normal renal function essential to perform the test Sample: Serum