Question 1

what is a titer?

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Measure concentratn: A titer indicates the maximum serial dilution at which the substance is still detectable.  For example, if I have antinuclear antibodies detectable in my serum at a titer of 1:40, it means i can dilute the serum 1:40 with Normal Saline (weak salt water) and detect them, but if 1:80, i cannot detect them.  Titer has meaning entirely depending on context.

Question 2

what does positive myocardial ab mean with a titer of 1:40?

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Myocardial AB or: Antibodies to cardiac antigens are commonly found in patients after vascular damage to cardiac (heart) or pericardial (around the heart) tissue. The reference range (normal maximum) is less than 1:40. The physician can explain any lab finding relevant to the patient's condition. Best regards.

Question 3

when is a strep. titer considered to be abnormal, or "elevated"?

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Depends Upon the Lab: The standard numbers depend upon each testing lab. They base it on numbers studied in research trials of noninfected and infected (proven) patients.

Question 4

manual rpr quantitative titer results read 1:0 can anyone explain please?

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: This is not a standard format for RPR results. RPR results usually are expressed as "negative" or "nonreactive"; or if positive, with a titer like 1:4, 1:16, 1:32 etc -- with higher numbers indicating more strongly positive results and more likely active syphilis. Re-read your report and ask again with more detail.

Question 5

is rpr (dx) w/refl titer and confirmatory test negative at 6 week post exposure conclusive?

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: Yes.

Question 6

what is mean of labotary test : vdrl titer 1/1 : negative, vdrl titer 1/2 negative , tpha positive titer :1/160?

Accepted Answer

: These results are most consistent with past syphilis, now gone -- either in response to previous antibiotic treatment, or your immune system cleared the infection. However, there is a slight chance the TPHA is false positive and you never had syphilis; an additional test (like FTA-ABS or EIA) may sort it out. See a genitourinary medicine, infectious disease, or STD specialist.

Question 7

what does speckled titer mean?

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Rheumatological: There are types of appearances on electron microscope and speckled is one of them. Different rheumatological disorders may have that appearance, discuss with your doctor has to be put in context with other tests and presentation/ exam.

Question 8

a liter is about a quart, but how big is a titer?

Accepted Answer

Different: A liter is a quantity. Titer refers to the concentration or strength of a substance.

Question 9

what does it mean when your fana is abn positive?  fana titer is 1:160 . fana pattern is speckled.?

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ANA?: We have antibodies in our blood that repel invaders such as virus and bacteria. Antinuclear antibodies (anas) are unusual antibodies that bind to structures within the nucleus of cells. The nucleus contains the dna, the primary genetic material. Anas are found in patients with autoimmune diseases.  Interpreting a value and pattern without the remainder of history and physical is not feasible.

Question 10

mmr titer test how long do results take to come on?

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48 HOURS TO A WEEK: Blood is drawn and and sent to the lab.Depending on the Lab the results in most labs may be available within 48 hours.Sometimes doctor's office has to call the lab and get the results on phone
But by mail it is within a week or less depending on mail time

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