Friday, April 26, 2024

STATUS OF IFI INFECTIOUS ANTIBODY REAGENTS

TESTS UNDER FOLLOW-UP WITH POSSIBLE CHANGES IN THE SHORT TERM


Temporarily discontinued test

Effective update from 29/04/2024

CODIGO LIS

DESCRIPCION

2497/2498

IGG,M BARTONELLA HENSELAE AB

225 / 3536 / 1160

IGG,M,A CANDIDA ALBICANS AB

2278 / 3686 / 5581 / 5607

IGG,M,A GIARDIA LAMBLIA AB

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IgE SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES FOR ZINC (c648), SERUM

Erased Test

Test code: 6293
Mnemonic code: C648

Effective update from 26/04/2024

Erased test due to discontinuation of the reagent manufacturing.

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

INTOLERANCE 2

Temporarily discontinued Test

Test code: 7826
Mnemonic code: INTOL

Effective update from 25/04/2024

Temporary test suspension due to the temporary cessation of service by the supplier

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Wellness Check

Temporarily Descontinued Test

Test code: 7813
Mnemonic code: NHBA

Effective update from 25/04/2024

Temporary test suspension due to the temporary cessation of service by the supplier

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Leptospira interrogans IgG antibodies, CSF

Temporarily discontinued Test

Test code: 5450, 5451
Mnemonic code: LEPGLC, LEPMCR

Effective update from 25/04/2024

Temporarily discontinued tests due to discontinuation in reagent supply.

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HLA-B27 genotype, total blood

Description, Method, Result Format and Reference values Modification

Test code: 2909
Mnemonic code: B27

Effective update from 06/05/2024




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Description: HLA-B27 genotype, total blood


Method: Real-Time PCR



Result format:  R1  Result



Reference Values:
Negative
     
Technique: DNA extraction from whole blood and subsequent amplification by real-time PCR (commercial CE-IVD method) of the HLA-B*27 gene, associated with seronegative spondyloarthropathies, and a control gene.
     
Explanatory note: It is present in approximately 7% of Caucasian individuals and in 89% of patients with ankylosing spondylitis. It can also be positive in 42% of patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and in 79% of patients diagnosed with Reiter's syndrome.
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 Version of Test: 12
     



Description: HLA-B27 GENOTYPE, WHOLE BLOOD


Method: Multiplex PCR/Real-Time PCR



Result format:  R1  Sample
                R2  Result
  
       
Reference Values:
Interpretation
HLA-B27 variant is found in more than 90% of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (Morbus Bechterew). It is also present in 42% of patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and in 79% of Reiter's syndrome patients. However, it is also found in 8-10% of general population, so having the HLA-B27 gene does not mean that a person suffers or will suffer from ankylosing spondylitis.
The disease mainly affects men (3 times more common than women) between the ages of 20 and 40 and it is characterized by inflammation of spine (spondylitis), large joints, fingers and feet, leading to stiffness and pain. Eye inflammation is also characteristic.
This report should be evaluated by a specialist in the context of all available clinical and family information in conjunction with other laboratory findings. Genetic counselling is recommended.

Test method
DNA extraction followed by real-time PCR amplification (CE-IVD commercial method) of  HLA-B*27 gene, associated with Behçet's disease predisposition, and a control gene.

Test limitations
Variants other than those studied are not analyzed.
Normal/polymorphic genomic variation in the patient may interfere with variant detection in the sample.

References
Caffrey MF et al. (1973) Nature. 242:121
Schlosstein L et al. (1973). N Engl J Med.
Agrawal P et al. (2024). Cureus 16(1)
 


      Version of Test: 13
     

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LEPTOSPIRA INTERROGANS IgG and IgM ANTIBODIES SERUM

Temporarily discontinued Test

Test code: 3114, 3115, 5218
Mnemonic code: LEPTG, LEPT

Effective update from 25/04/2024

Temporarily discontinued tests due to discontinuation in reagent supply.

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