Purpose: To diagnose and monitor juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare inflammatory condition affecting children.

Includes:

• Anti-Jo-1 Antibody Test: Assists in diagnosing dermatomyositis- by Immunoblot.

Muscle Enzyme Tests (e.g., CPK, LDH): Measures muscle inflammation and damage.

• Purpose: To evaluate autoimmune conditions that commonly affect multiple systems in the body and assessment for planning pregnancy in lupus. Includes:
  • Anti-dsDNA Test: Assists in diagnosing and monitoring SLE.
  • Anti-Smith Antibody Test: Specific for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)-by ELISA
  • Anti-Ro/SSA and Anti-La/SSB Antibodies: Helps diagnose Sjögren’s syndrome- by ELISA
  • Antiphospholipid Antibody Panel: Evaluates risk of blood clots and recurrent pregnancy loss.
  • Complement Levels (C3, C4): Measures immune system activity.

  CRP, Urine RME and microalbumin

Purpose: To diagnose and manage systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and monitor disease activity.

Includes:

• Anti-Smith Antibody Test: Specific for SLE diagnosis.
• Anti-dsDNA Test: Monitors SLE disease activity.
• Complement Levels (C3, C4): Assesses immune system involvement.
• Urinalysis and urine microalbumin: Checks for kidney involvement in lupus.
• Kidney Function Tests (e.g., Creatinine, BUN): Monitors renal health.
• CBC: Monitors for anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia, which can indicate disease activity or complications.
• ESR and CRP: Monitors inflammation and disease activity in lupus.

Purpose: To monitor the health of the mother and developing fetus throughout pregnancy.

Includes:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC): Assesses overall health and detects anemia.
• Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP): Monitors glucose, electrolytes, and kidney function.
• Liver Function Tests (LFTs): Checks liver health, particularly in pregnancy.
• Urinalysis: Detects urinary tract infections and monitors kidney function.
• Blood Glucose Screening (e.g., Glucose Tolerance Test): Assesses for gestational diabetes.

Thyroid Function Tests: Monitors thyroid health as it can affect pregnancy.

Purpose: To diagnose and monitor psoriatic arthritis and related conditions.

Includes:

• Anti-CCP Antibody Test: Rules out rheumatoid arthritis.
• Psoriasis Severity Index Assessment: Evaluates the extent of skin psoriasis.
• ESR and CRP Tests: Measures inflammation.
• Rheumatoid factor: Helps distinguish psoriatic arthritis from rheumatoid arthritis.

• Purpose: To diagnose and assess systemic sclerosis and related conditions.Includes:
  • Anti-Scl-70 Antibody Test: Helps diagnose scleroderma.
  • Anti-Centromere Antibody Test: Assists in diagnosing limited scleroderma.
  • Nail fold capillaroscopy: Assess microvascular changes and help differentiate between scleroderma and other connective tissue diseases.
  • Pulmonary Function Tests (if applicable): Assesses lung function affected by scleroderma.

Purpose: To diagnose and monitor various forms of vasculitis, including large and small vessel vasculitis.

Includes:

• Anti-Myeloperoxidase (MPO) and Anti-Proteinase 3 (PR3) Antibodies: Differentiates between types of ANCA-associated vasculitis.
• ESR and CRP Tests: Monitors inflammation levels.
• Biopsy (if applicable): Examines tissue samples for vasculitis.