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: Negative Comment: Antibodies against Yo (PCA-1) particularly indicate breast and ovarian carcinomas. They are…
It is becoming increasingly recognized as a lethal virus if not properly treated. It should be…
Normal range: Up to 1.5 g/24 hr .”Comment:Relative phosphateuria occurs in the Fanconi syndrome (Cystinosis) and…
Normal range: 2-10 mg/24hrs Comment: VMA is used for diagnosis and follow-up of neuroblastoma, ganglioneuroma, and…
Normal range: Negative Comment: The factor II prothrombin G20210A mutation is a common genetic risk factor…
Comment: Semiquantitative analysis for commonly found constituents, including calcium, oxalate, phosphate, urate, cystine etc. knowledge of…