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Tests could include:
  • Centromere Antibody Test
  • Smith Antibody Test
  • Anti-Topoisomerase I (anti-Scl-70) Test
  • Sjogrens Syndrome B Antibody Measurement
  • Sjogrens Syndrome A Antibody Measurement
  • Total Immunoglobulin Test
  • Ribonucleoprotein (RNP) Antibody Level Test
  • Extractable Nuclear Antigen Antibody Test
  • Immune Complex Test

Tests Overview Articles

Scleroderma
Examination of the skin may show tightness, thickening, and hardening. Tests may include:Antinuclear antibodyChest x-rayCT scan of the lungsEchocardiogramESRRheumatoid factorUrinalysisPulmonary function studiesSkin biopsy.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 22, 2009

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Antinuclear antibody panel
The antinuclear antibody panel is a blood test that looks at antinuclear antibodies(ANA).Antinuclear antibodies are substances produced by the immune system that attack the body''s own tissues.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 3, 2009
Antinuclear Antibody Test
The antinuclear antibody(ANA) test is a test done early in the evaluation of a person for autoimmune or rheumatic disease, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE).In autoimmune diseases, the body makes antibodies that work against its own c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
ESR
ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 7, 2009
Sedimentation Rate Test
The sedimentation rate test, also called the erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR) or sed rate test, measures the speed at which the red blood cells(erythrocytes or RBCs) separate from the liquid part of the blood(plasma) and settle to the bottom in...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR), or sedimentation rate(sed rate), is a measure of the settling of red blood cells in a tube of blood during one hour. The rate is an indication of inflammation and increases in many diseases.ESR is increased...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Immune Complex Test
Immune complex testDefinition These tests evaluate the immune system, whose function is to defend the body against such invaders as bacteria and viruses. The immune system also plays a role in the control of cancer, and is responsible for the phe...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Urinalysis
Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through the urine.A urine sample is needed.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 14, 2009
Urinalysis
Urinalysis is a diagnostic physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of a urine sample(specimen). Specimens can be obtained by normal emptying of the bladder(voiding) or by a hospital procedure called catheterization.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Urinalysis
A urinalysis is a group of manual and/or automated qualitative and semi-quantitative tests performed on a urine sample. A routine urinalysis usually includes the following tests: color, transparency, specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, ketones...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Urine Specimen Collection
The urine specimen collection is a procedure used to obtain a sample of urine from a patient for diagnostic tests.The purpose of obtaining a urine sample is to test for any abnormalities that may be present, such as bacteria, ketones, or drugs.The...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Urine Dipstick
A urine dipstick is a colorimetric chemical assay that can be used to determine the pH, specific gravity, protein, glucose, ketone, bilirubin, urobilinogen, blood, leukocyte, and nitrite levels of an individual''s urine. It consists of a reagent st...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Urinalysis
A urinalysis is a group of manual and/or automated qualitative and semi-quantitative tests performed on a urine sample. A routine urinalysis usually includes the following tests: color, transparency, specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, ketones...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Urinalysis
Urinalysis is an important test used in diagnosing diseases of the genitourinary tract. Urine is examined for pH and specific gravity by chemical and direct microscopic methods.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Urine Cytology
Urine typically contains epithelial cells shed from the urinary tract. Urine cytology evaluates this urinary sediment for the presence of cancerous cells from the lining of the urinary tract, and it is a convenient noninvasive technique for follow...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
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