Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody (FTA-ABS), Serum
Useful For: A reactive FTA-ABS test confirms the presence of Treponemal Abs, but does not
May 13, 2023
Useful For: A reactive FTA-ABS test confirms the presence of Treponemal Abs, but does not
Useful For: Lyme disease is transmitted by a tick vector carrying Borrelia burgdorferi. Immunoblot testing
Additional Info: Test includes almond, cashew nut, coconut, hazelnut, peanut, pecan and sesame seed. Methodology:
Useful For: Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) are highly specific and sensitive markers for celiac disease. Recently
Additional Info: If antibody is positive, the titer, considered medically appropriate will be reflexed, resulting
Additional Info: IgE allergy testing for: Alternaria alternata (m6) Cat Dander (e1) Cladosporium herbarum (m2)
Methodology: Immunoassay Specimen Requirements: 1 yellow-top SST tube (minimum: 0.5 mL of serum). Centrifuge SST
Useful For: Methylmalonic Acid (MMA) is useful to diagnose and monitor Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency
Useful For: Malaria Blood Parasites – The identification of malarial parasites and other blood parasites
Useful For: Cardiolipin antibodies (CA) are seen in a subgroup of patients with autoimmune disorders,