ROUTINE PATHOLOGY

The antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is used as a primary test to help evaluate a person for autoimmune disorders that affect many tissues and organs throughout the body

This test helps to identify cause of anemia & iron deficiency which is the commonest cause of anemia in India. Low iron values indicate deficient erythropoiesis which is corroborated by serum ferritin levels reflecting body iron stores.

Anaerobic organisms cause Bacteremia, Brain abscess, Endopthalmitis, Chronic otitis media, Sinusitis, Appendicitis, Endometritis, Myonecrosis, Necrotizing fasciitis,and Chronic osteomyelitis. It is important to diagnose these anaerobes due to developing antimicrobial resistance.

This assay is useful in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of Hyperandrogenism. It is a crucial sex steroid precursor. In conjunction with other androgenic precursors, it is used in the diagnosis / monitoring of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. It is also useful in diagnosis of Premature adrenarche.

This profile detects occurrence of anemia, a disease in which there is reduction of Red Blood Cells (RBC) or Hemoglobin. This leads to lower oxygen levels in the body, causing exhaustion and lack of energy.

This assay is used for evaluation of patients with suspected Sarcoidosis. ACE activity reflects the severity of Sarcoidosis showing 68% positivity in stage I of the disease, 86% in stage II and 91% in stage III. There is a marked decrease in ACE activity in patients of Sarcoidosis on Prednisone therapy. It may also be increased in Gaucher disease, Leprosy, Psoriasis, Amyloidosis and Histoplasmosis.

This test gives clues about different types of acidosis, when the blood is too acidic. It also tells about alkalosis, when your blood is not acidic enough.

A test for cardiolipin is used to help determine the causes behind an unexplained blood clot (thrombotic episode), Recurrent miscarriages or prolonged result on the coagulation.

Anti CCP is useful in diagnosing Rheumatoid arthritis and entities that may potentially be confused with Rheumatoid arthritis that are rheumatoid factor positive.

Infectious disease test.

Infectious disease test.

This antibody is found in 15–20% of patients with Systemic LE.