Question 1

what is the chemical definition of serum?

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Serum: Serum = portion of blood that contains antibodies.

Question 2

why would i  need a serum ace measurement?

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Rule out pregnancy: I think you mean a HCG test, which is a pregnancy test.  I am unaware of any ace test.  But maybe someone else nows better than me and can also answer this question.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: serum?

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Blood: Serum is the component of blood that does not contain cells or clotting factors. It does contain electrolytes an proteins among its components.

Question 4

my biliruin,total serum is 1.6 and how reduce is sir?

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The question is why?: A total serum bilirubin is a little higher than the usual range in people. The question is why... meaning one needs to find out why. A total bilirubin of 1.6 is fine in certain people or in certain situations, but is a sign of disease in other people or in other situations. One can work with his primary care doctor to first find out why.

Question 5

can serum sickness be cured?

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Yes: The most common treatment for serum sickness is discontinuation of the offending drug, combined with the use of both antihistamines and glucocorticoids. Withdrawal of the drug by itself is usually sufficient treatment for patients with mild symptoms. Fever and joint pains resolve within 48 hours. To prevent recurrence, the culprit drug should be avoided in the future, if possible.

Question 6

is iron serum of 179 dangerous?

Accepted Answer

NO: Not by itself.
Have your Ferritin levels checked
What is your Hemoglobin?

Question 7

what could cause hi serum iron?

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Rule out...: ... Hemochromatosis.  Just taking an iron tablet in the morning can raise it for a day, but since 1 person in 200 will become sick with hemochromatosis in their lifetime, this is a good place to start the workup.

Question 8

can you die from serum sickness?

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Unfortunately...Yes: Serum sickness got it's name from reactions after treatments with high doses of horse serum given for treatments snake bites or tetanus. Antibiotics can also cause this. The persons antibodies clump with the foreign serum proteins.  These clumps (immune complexes) can clog small blood vessels in the skin, mucous membranes, joints, kidneys and intestines. Fulminant severe reaction can be fatal.

Question 9

has anyone else had  serum sickness?

Accepted Answer

Serum Sickness: Serum sickness is a reaction that is similar to an allergy. The immune system reacts to medications that contain injected proteins used to treat immune conditions. Or it can react to antiserum, the liquid part of blood that contains antibodies given to a person to help protect them against germs or poisonous substances.

Question 10

what are normal serum ferritin levels?

Accepted Answer

Level: It varies between labs, but it usually between 30-400 ng/ml for males and 15-200ng/ml for females.

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