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Tests that help identify immune system dysfunction, deficiency or autoimmune
disorders
Section 1: Lab tests that help identify immune system dysfunction, deficiency or autoimmune disorders |
| Test Name | Lab Code | Description | | Complete Blood Count (CBC) | 6399 | A broad screening to check for disorders such as anemia, infection and many others | | Immune Panel (Lymphocyte Subset Panel I) | 7197 | Evaluates cellular immunocompetency in suspected
cases of primary and secondary immunodeficiency states. It is helpful in diagnosing autoimmune disorders | | NK Cell Activity | 37088 34184 | Natural Killer Cells are a type of cytotoxic lymphocyte that constitutes a major component of the
innate immune system. They play a major role in the rejection of tumors and cells infected by viruses | | Sedimentation Rate (ESR) | 809 | Common blood test that is used to detect and monitor inflammation in the body.
Significant in non-inflammatory conditions. | | C-Reactive Protein | 4420 | Measures
levels of inflammation in the body | | Quantitative Immunoglobulins(IGG,
IGA, IGM, IGE) | 7083 542 | Substances known as antibodies made by the body's immune system in
response to bacteria, viruses, fungus, animal dander or cancer cells. Antibodies attach to the foreign
substances so the immune system can destroy them. | | IgG SubClasses Panel | 7803 | Immunoglobulin
IgG SubClasses | | Alpha
Interferon, EIA | 34887 | Proteins made and released by lymphocytes in response
to the presence of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, parasites or tumors | | Herpes virus Type 6 Antibodies (IgG) | 34282 | HHV-6 is a distant herpes virus that infects and kills NK cells, a potential strategy to reduce
the natural immune surveillance of the host. By directly killing NK cells, HHV-6 may play a role in the
NK cell defects. | | Tumor
Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF) | 34485 | A cytokine involved in systemic inflammation.
The primary role is in the regulation of immune cells. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Section
2: Lab tests that help identify the most common medical problems caused by immune system dysfunction,
deficiency
or autoimmune disorders |
| Test Name | Lab Code | Description | | Comprehensive Metabolic Panel | 10231 | A blood test that measures sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance,
kidney function and liver function. | | ANA IFA Screen with Reflex to Titer | 249 | Help
screen for autoimmune disorders and is most often used to diagnose lupus erythematosus (SLE) | | Herpes virus Type 1 & 2 Antibodies | 6447 | Neurotropic and neuroinvasive viruses. They persist in the
body for the life of the carrier by becoming latent and hiding from the immune system in the cell bodies of nerves. | | Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody (IgG/IgM) | 8474 8426 | Used to diagnose mononucleosis (Mono), EBV infection, and to help distinguish between EBV and another
illness with similar symptoms. | | Anti-Streptolysin O Antibody (ASO) | 265 | This
titer measures antibodies against streptolysin O, a substance produced by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. | | Rubella Virus Antibody (IgG) | 10268 | Rubella is an acute exanthematous viral infection of both children and adults
which has the potential to cause fetal infection with resultant birth defects. | | Measles Virus Antibody (IgG) | 964 | An acute infection caused by the Rubeola Virus with an incubation period of 10-14 days causing
cough, coryza, fever and a maculopapular rash that begins several days after the initial symptoms appear. | | Mumps Virus Antibody (IgG) | 8624 | An acute illness characterized by infection of the salivary glands (parotitis)
, high fever and fatigue. One-third of infections are asymptomatic. | | Gliadin Antibody Panel (IgG, IgA) | 8889 | Present in the serum of those with hypersensitivity to gluten in the diet (wheat) | | CMV Virus Antibody (IgG) with Reflex
to IgM) | 37678 | A
common virus that infects which a healthy immune system can hold in check otherwise the virus can become active and cause
CMV disease. | | Cozsackle
B Virus (1-6) Antibodies | 7656 | Viruses that can cause rashes, pharyngitis, meningitis
and myocarditis | | Thyroid
Panel with TSH and T-3 | 7444 | Used for diagnosing hypothyroidism (underactive)
and hyperthyroidism (overactive) thyroid gland |
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