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What is Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APL)?

Antiphospholipid antibodies are autoantibodies that bind to negatively charged phospholipids. Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune condition with a variety of clinical symptoms such as arterial and venous thrombosis, low platelet count, recurrent fetal loss, and livedo reticularis as well as cardiac, hematological, and neurological manifestations. It has a greater impact on young women than on young men. Antiphospholipid antibody IgM tests help in the detection and risk assessment of thrombosis in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and APS. This test can be ordered if a person shows signs and symptoms of a blood clot, such as pain and swelling in the extremities, shortness of breath, and headaches. It can also be ordered if a woman has a history of miscarriage.

Technique

E.L.I.S.A

Who prescribes

Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Immunologist, General physician, General Medicine

Sample type

SERUM

Fasting

Non Fasting

What is Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) ?

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme is active in almost all types of cells and is involved in the processing of carbohydrates and energy production. It plays a critical role in red blood cells (RBCs) by protecting them from damage and premature destruction. G6PD deficiency is an inherited, sex-linked, metabolic disorder, which is characterized by a defect in an enzyme that leads to the breakdown of RBCs (hemolysis) upon exposure to stress resulting from certain microbial infections or certain drugs. G6PD deficiency may lead to acute hemolytic anemia. Thyrocare offers this test at a discounted price, along with a free home collection facility.

Technique

PHOTOMETRY

Who prescribes

Hematologist, Cardiologist, Gastroenterologist, General physician, General Medicine

Sample type

EDTA

Fasting

Non-Fasting

What is Aglobulin ntithyroantibody ?

Thyroglobulin is a key protein in the thyroid gland that is essential for the synthesis of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Aglobulin ntithyroantibody test measures levels of antibodies produced against thyroglobulin. This test helps to identify autoimmune diseases involving the thyroid gland. The presence of thyroid autoantibodies causes disorders such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid cancer, etc. Women with high levels of ATG might face complications like miscarriages or infertility. While in cases of neonatal hypothyroidism, the detection of ATG in the infant suggests transplacental antibody transfer, particularly if the mother has a history of autoimmune thyroiditis or detectable thyroid autoantibodies.

Technique

C.L.I.A

Who prescribes

Endocrinologists

Sample type

SERUM

Fasting

Non Fasting

Ceruloplasmin (CER) is the main transport protein for copper in the blood and plays a role in the body’s iron metabolism. Measuring levels of ceruloplasmin aids in the diagnosis of copper metabolism disorders. Various factors such as diet, hormone concentrations, and other genetic disorders, may influence plasma concentrations. Physical exercise, pregnancy (late), bile duct obstruction, primary biliary cirrhosis, patients on estrogen therapy, and leukemia exhibit increased levels of ceruloplasmin. Decreased levels are seen in Wilson’s disease, Menkes’s disease, Acute viral hepatitis, Nephrotic syndrome, gastroenteropathies, severe liver disease, malnutrition, and hypochromic anemia. Book Ceruloplasmin test from Thyrocare at a low cost and get home collection services.

Technique

NEPHELOMETRY

Who prescribes

General physician, General Medicine

Sample type

SERUM

Fasting

Non fasting