Organs & Diseases
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Immunoglobulins Panel G, M, A
More InfoElevations of IgG, IgA, and/or IgM are seen in hpergammaglobulinemia, chronic inflammatory conditions, and in lymphoproliferative diseases. Decreased levels are associated with hypogammaglobulinemia and immunodeficiency states.
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IgM Total
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Jo-1 Antibody (Abs)
More InfoThis test is useful for evaluating patients with suspected scleroderma, dermatomyositis, or polymyositis.
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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
More InfoLactate dehydrogenase is present in several body tissues. Elevated levels of LDH are observed in a variety of disease states.
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LDL Cholesterol, measured
More InfoAn increase in LDL cholesterol can produce an associated increased risk for CAD (coronary artery disease).
*Typically requires a 9 to 12-hour fast, but your healthcare practitioner may decide that you may be tested without fasting. In particular, youths (ages 2 to 24) without risk factors may have testing done without fasting. Follow any instructions you are given by your healthcare practitioner.
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Lipase
More InfoUseful in diagnosing diseases of the pancreas such as acute pancreatitis and obstruction of the pancreatic duct.
*Your healthcare practitioner might instruct you to stop eating or drinking everything but water for 8 to 12 hours before the test. Alert your healthcare practitioner to all medicines, vitamins, supplements, and herbs that you are taking.
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Lipoprotein (a)
More InfoLipoprotein (a) is used in conjunction with other risk factors to assess the patient’s risk for vascular and coronary heart disease.
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Magnesium
More InfoMagnesium levels are increased in chronic or acute renal failure and in Addison’s Disease. Decreases are observed in acute pancreatitis, alcoholic cirrhosis, and chronic nephritis.
*Overnight fasting may be required; please check with your healthcare practitioner and follow instructions prior to the test.