Normal range: Negative
Comment: This screening test is positive in a high percentage of cases, although false positives have been found in a number of autoimmune conditions. It should be considered an adjunct to the diagnosis of Kala-Azar. Bone marrow aspiration is usually indicated to demonstrate the presence of the organism
Sample: Serum
Normal range: Negative Comment: Support for the diagnosis of mumps virus infection; document previous exposure to…
Comment: Determine the presence of fungi in skin, nails, or hair. Exudates from abscesses, sinus tracts,…
Normal range: Negative < 35 IU/mL Comment: Thyroperoxidase (TPO) is the major antigen in antibody-dependent cell-mediated…
Normal range: Up to108 pg/mL Comment: Of diagnostic value in patients with a gastrinoma (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)….
Normal range: Negative Comment: Islet cell antibodies have been associated with autoimmune endocrine disorders and insulin-dependent…
Normal range: Negative Comment: Autoimmune hepatitis type III Sample: serum