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Hsp 70 Antibody
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Can long term itp 10 years cause IgM mgus.Last 18 months have had alternating one time illdefined IgM kappa , next time polyclonal IgM norm IgM at 2.9?
Immune (ITP ): Just repeat the immunoglobulins periodically for now and if u get fever/ sweats/ wt loss . See your hematologist asap. ...Read more
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Antibody (Definition)
An antibody is a protein the body's immune system makes to identify potentially harmful substances in the body. Antibodies attach to the substance on a molecular level and mark it so the immune ...Read more
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I had the following test results- what do they mean? Rfactor -7, ANA choice screen - positive, rnp antibody- 2.0, DNA da antibody 5
Depends: In absence of clinical symptoms, probably nothing. Clinical evaluation should provide clarity. ...Read more
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What exactly is an anti-streptococcal antibody titer?
IgM or IgG anti stre: In general antibody titers are (blood or saliva or wherever the sample is )tests that measure the immunoglobulines associated to certain diseases (in this case streptococal)that indicate whether or not the body has developed defenses against. Igm elevated means a "recent" infection, IgG elevation means old or previous exposure. ...Read more
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I'm hebs ag negative with a high anti hbs antibody from vaccination. This week's test was reported as hebs ag detected with anti hbs antibody of 513 miu/ml. Lft normal....Scared....Lab error?
Yes: That sounds like lab error. Your hbsab would provide immunity; i'm assuming yoru hbcab (core) is negative; i wouldn't worry, talk to your doctor about a retest if you are concerned, but even if you were infected, there is no reason for treatment at this time. ...Read more
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Nightsweats, fevers = 100, fatigue, should I worry?
WBC 4-10: 10.0
RBC 4.20-5.40: 4.84
MCV 81-98: 96.9
LYMPH % 0-45: 45.2
AB LYMPH .8-4.5: 4.5
Followup: For how long have you had the symptoms? Any lumps or bumps on the neck or back of the head? Any pain? ...Read more
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How is a pos ANA speckled, pos C-ANCA, pos P-ANCA, hep A virus, hep B surface, low Urate and low leukocytes all connected with Seizures and Arthritis?
Complex ?: ANA speckled goes with scleroderma C and P anca go with vasculitis such as in Wegenes disease or Kawasaki disease Hep A and B positivity mean exposure in the past seizure can be caused by vasculitis or inflammation in the brain arthritis also from vasculitis ...Read more
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Chloride 94.9 L, Anion Gap 16.1 H, AST 58 H, Immature Granulocytes ABS 0.01 H,Ketones urine SMALL NEG. A, specific gravity urine <1.005 L. ?
Plan: It's not clear what you want to know. To explain your abnormalities we need to know your primary condition. Your doctor who know your clinical symptoms and your previous results should explain it to you. ...Read more
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05/05/2016 Siemens Advia Centaur hep C antibody result positive.08/10/2016 Abbott Architect (cmia) hep C antibody result negative.Who is telling truth?
It's not really: a question of truth telling. No test is perfect: the proteins and reactants used in each test will respond to an individual's blood/biologic material, potentially, in a different way. Falsely positive or falsely negative results are not very unusual. You need to decide on a confirmatory strategy with your doctor. Retesting is necessary and an expert can help you weigh the evidence to decide result ...Read more
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Can you tell me in which case does the recipient start making antibodies to the specific disease?
A few days: It takes a few days for the antibody to be measurable and likely about 10 days to reach optimal level. ...Read more
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HC worker. 1992 Hep B vac, 2004 titer & booster. 2012 labs hep B neg. Labs done last wk; now told that Hep B test is positive?? How can this be?
The vaccine worked: Lab tests aren't perfect and sometimes can be wrong. Or maybe the negative result was from the wrong kind of test. Vaccination makes hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) positive. Tests for surface antigen (HBsAg) or core antibody (HBcAb) remain negative. Most important, you can be sure you are immune and protected by the vaccine -- so no worries. ...Read more
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2 early MC, heartbeat seen 2nd case, no live birth, turner's synd in fetus 2nd case, karyotyping & immunological tests normal. Way fwd? More tests?
Maternal fetal medicine: specialist is what you need with your high risk pregnancies, if you don't have one available in your area please seek advice in a teaching hospital ...Read more
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Recent diagnosis of milk & casein allergy that presented after delivery of 3rd child. Hives, stomach 7 bowel, anaphylaxis. Why?
Evaluation: Check with your doc and discuss blood allergy testing such as immunocap. ...Read more
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Does anyone have information on or personal experiences with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome?
Miscarriage: Apa, along with lupus anti-coagulant antibody, are two antibodies that attack the areas in the cell wall of growing tissue, especially the fast-growing placental tissue of an early pregnancy. These are newly-discovered causes for recurrent miscarriage, but also place the patient at higher risk for developing a blood clot, especially with hormone use, later in life. ...Read more
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Why PCR isnt good test for HIV diagnosis? Is it high Cost or low Accuracy?
PCR RNA is better or DNA @ 6 mnth?
Neg 3 DNA & 1 RNA PCR are 100% accurate?
See below: Please consult this site that would address your questions: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/testing.html ...Read more
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What is the purpose of monoclonal antibodies?
Diagnosis and Rx: Monoclonal antibodies are used in many diagnostic tests. These are also used in the treatment of some tumors. However, monoclonal immunoglobulins in a person are markers of disease, especially multiple myeloma. ...Read more
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Is low WBC common 16 days after ivig? Wbc 2.7; abs neut .62; %'s seg23; lymph60; eosin7. History - WBC 3.5; abs neut 2.6; %'s seg74; lymph15; eosin 0
Possibly, : Neutropenia could be one of the complications, with some risks fir infection, however low. Talk to your immunologist or pcp. Thus article may help some what..., http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/m/pubmed/14646610/. ...Read more
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How do antibodies work in the immune system?
Complicated: Antibodies basically surround infectious organisms (usually bacteria) and help either neutralize them or lead to their destruction. ...Read more
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Husband works in health field had testing came back as having antibodies to herpes 1 what does that mean or me he has no signs of anything ?
Past exposure: The vast majority of adults have IgG antibodies to Herpes 1. The odds are strong that you do as well. This just means that years ago, probably in childhood, he (like almost everyone) was exposed to that virus. He may (or may not) have gotten a cold sore. Most people with healthy immune systems keep it in in check & never get cold sores, but some do when under stress. If no symptoms not contagious. ...Read more
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+ Antimitochondrial M2 antibodies w/ 4previous elevated ALP's. Most recent ALP normal. Still suggestive for PBC?
No: The diagnosis of PBC is made through liver biopsy. The other best tool is the biliruben. Taken together they give a diagnosis and prognosis for survival. As you know PBC is though to be an auto immune disease. ...Read more
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30 y/o F
free testosterone 7.9 (%1.6)
Sex hormone-binding globulin 42
Estradiol 47.2
Progesterone 1.4
Free t4 1.01
Free t3 (liothyronine) 2.9
vitamin D 32
B-12 837?
Information needed: please provide some context for your question, as I do not understand what you are asking with these numbers alone or what your concern is. ...Read more