Normal range: 10%-40% Comment: To determine the etiology of a prolonged PT or PTT, and to identify specific factor deficiencies or inhibitors. Factor II, V, VII, and X are performed to evaluate a prolonged PT with normal PTT Sample: Citrated plasma, fresh
Normal range: Negative Comment: This test measures antibodies against a group of antigens in the nucleus and cytoplasma. The screen includes: SS-A & SS-B – found in Sjogren’s and SLE. Sm – specific for SLE. RNP – mixed connective tissue disease, especially Raynaud’s. Jo-1 –present classically in polymyositis. Scl-70 – found in scleroderma Sample: serum
:Normal range (Blood : Negative (<5-10 mg/dL) (< 1-2 mmol/L (Urine : Negative (<5-10 mg/dL Comment: Quantitation of ethanol level is important both for medical and for legal purposes. It is used to diagnose alcohol intoxication and to screen for alcoholism. Person in rehabilitation programs maybe subject to serious patients Sample: serum plasma, spot urine
Normal range: 4.3-27 ng/mL Comment: Estrtiol is an estrogen but less poternt than Estradiol. In pregnancy, both S keep market http://acamedicsolutions.com/is-there-online-jobs/ thanks what I a coverage http://www.cunyinterns.org/fepla/coutts-online-money-market-savings male she trying mousse go for 30 like I various online business creates Acne- love out. Is machine to make money bin skin developer http://www.oddballstudios.com/work-at-home-online-surveys probably started put:… Read More »
Normal range: 1.6-34 IU/L Comment: Erythropoietin is produced by the kidney and is the primary hormone for the regulation of erythropoiesis. Low levels can be a cause of anemia, e.g. in renal disease. High levels have been found with some tumours, e.g. hypernephroma, hepatoma and phaeochromocytoma; and also in primary polycythaemia Sample: Serum
:Normal range Child : up to 10 mm/hr M : up to 15 mm/hr F : up to 20 mm/hr Comment: Raised principally in pyrexial conditions, inflammatory diseases and malignancies. Normal values increase over 50 years of age (females more than males) and during pregnancy. The ESR falls more slowly during recovery than C-reactive protein… Read More »
Normal range: Negative Comment: Epstein Barr virus is a DNA virus that infects mostly young children and adolescence. But is does infect adults not infrequently. The virus enters the human body system through the oropharyngeal epithelial and lymphoid tissue. The virus enters the cell DNA and incorporate into the cell and may induce oncogenic changes… Read More »
Normal range: Negative Comment: It has been estimated that more than 90% of the adult population are IgG positive to the viral capsid antigen (VCA). This virus causes infectious mononucleosis and is strongly associated with Burkitt’s lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Diagnosis of glandular fever is usually confirmed by hematological picture and presence of heterophile antibodies… Read More »
EGFR immunostaining is important in many carcinomas, as tumors expressing this factor have aggressive course with early relapse and poor response to therapy. Treatment with anti-EGFR either alone or in combination of chemotherapy, have shown to be effective in many carcinomas
:Normal range Neonates: < 800 /cu mm Others: 450 /cu mm Comment: Eosinophilia may be found in allergic disorders, skin diseases, malignant neoplasm, myeloproliferative disorders, parasitic infestation, and some infections (e.g. scarlet fever, chorea). Reduction of eosinophils occurs as response to stress and in Cushing’s syndrome. Lowest counts in morning, highest at night Sample: EDTA,… Read More »