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What is the definition or description of: autoimmune panel?
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Blood tests : Autoimmune diseases develop when our immune system makes antibodies to fight our own proteins, such as those present in kidney, thyroid gland, pancreas, skin, and lining of joints. Auto-immune panel consists of different antibodies detected in serum against different tissues such as ana, antithyroid antibodies. Different types of antibodies suggest to us the different organs affected.
Answered 12/16/2012
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Group of tests: An "autoimmune panel" is a group of blood tests used to evaluate a person for the possibility of several autoimmune diseases. It is important to remember that no blood test is perfect, and getting to a diagnosis is usually much more complex than drawing blood and looking at a number on the results report.
Answered 12/20/2014
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