Question 1

genetic causes- splenomegaly, fatty liver, seizures, fatigue, psychosis and ataxia?
neg. for np a/b/c, lupus, wilson's and ashkenazi diseases

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This is a lot: I wish my answer was as good as your question. Some of your symptoms could be part of an immunologically mediated illness.  These as you know can have a genetic basis. You have looked in some important areas. Your evaluation may be a variety of laboratory studies genetics studies  and tissue biopsies to help clarify.

Question 2

i need to know what is 5 panel drug test?

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Drug test: See : http://en.M.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/drug_test


 5 panel drug test  tests for:
amp-amphetamines
coc-cocaine
bzo-benzodiazepines
opi-opiates
thc-marijuana.

Question 3

what are the 12 panel drug test tests for?

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Varies: I am not sure there is a standard 12 panel test.  Most I have seen look for the following:

•amp-amphetamines
•coc-cocaine
•bzo-benzodiazepines
•opi-opiates
•thc-marijuana
•pcp-phencyclidine
 
•bar-barbiturates
•mamp-methamphetamine
•mdma-ecstasy
•mtd-methadone
•oxy-oxycodone
•ppx-propoxphene.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: celiac panel?

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Serum tests : A series of tests are done for diagnosis of celiac disease.  This includes: the following serology tests: IgA endosomal assay, antitissue trans-glutaminase antibodies, antigliadin antibody assay. These tests are done during exposure to gluten. Small bowel biopsy is also done.

Question 5

what is a 10 panel etg drug test?

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Drugs: The 10 panel means it tests for 10 substances. This is a pretty common number for drug screens. The etg means it tests alcohol. The etg will test positive if alcohol has been consumed recently and is a common test in zero tolerance programs.

Question 6

whats included in a  the lupus panel?

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ANA reflex: A reflex ANA is done: if y6our ANA is positive, it checks for antibodies which could indicate a variety of diseases in the lupus family associated the a positive ana, ds-dna abs, rnp abs, sm abs, scl-70 abs, anti-centromere abs, and ss-a, and ss-b antibodies are included.

Question 7

what are the indications  for a lupus panel?

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Connective Tissue Dx: Somethying you have symptomatically or on your labs that raises the spectre of connective tissue disease.  The panel can diagnose, sle, sjogren's, scleroderma, and mixed connecrtive tissue disease.

Question 8

what kind of test is a  comp metabolic panel

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Blood chemistries: Including measures of kidney and liver function, blood sugar, minerals (electrolytes) and protein levels.

Question 9

how often are you suppose to take a cbc panel?

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See below: There is no need to do a CBC panel for a person your age, unless she has some symptoms that may warrant doing the test.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine

Question 10

would prostatitis show up in a full blood panel?

Accepted Answer

No: Prostatitis is a clinical diagnosis, not a laboratory diagnosis.  Urine tests may show infection or inflammation, but usually not.  The psa may also be elevated.  The only way to diagnose prostatitis is with a physical examination.

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