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PHLB - LABS
Common Serology/Immunology Tests
COMMON SEOLOGY/IMMUNOLOGY TESTS - BACTERIAL STUDIES | ANA, FTA-ABS, RPR |
(ANA) Antinuclear Antibody | Positive results indicate autoimmune disorders. Specifically Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. |
(FTA-ABS) | Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test: confirmatory test for syphilis. |
(RPR) Rapid Plasma Reagin | |
VIRAL STUDIES | Anti-HIV, CMV, EBV, HBsAg, HCV |
Anti-HIV | Screening for Human immunodeficiency virus |
(CMV) Cytomegalovirus Antibody | Screening for evidence of current or past infection. |
(EBV) Epstein-Barr Virus | Presence of heterophil antibody indicates infectious mononucleosis. |
(HBsAg) Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | Demonstrates presence of Hepatitis antigen on surface of red cells. |
HCV | Demonstrates presence of hepatitis antibodies on surface of red cells. |
GENERAL STUDIES | Cold agglutinins, hs-CRP, HCG, Immunoglobulins, RF |
Cold Agglutinins | Present in cases of atypical pneumonia. |
(hs-CRP) High-Sensitivity C-reactive protein | Increased levels of protein are present in inflammatory conditions. |
(HCG) Human Chorionic Gonadotropin | Present in pregnancy (serum & urine). |
Immunoglobulins | Can show presence of 5 subclasses of antibodies made by immune system to neutralize foreign antigens, such as bacteria or toxins. |
(RF) Rheumatoid Factor | Presence of antibody indicates rheumatoid arthritis. |