

Amylase
Elevated serum amylase is useful for diagnosing acute pancreatitis.
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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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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
More InfoBicarbonate measurements are useful for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with changes in acid-base balance.
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ANA- 11 ANA Components (no ANA screen)
More InfoAntinuclear antibodies are present in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren’s Syndrome, scleroderma, mixed connective tissue disease, drug induced lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.