The ASO (Anti-Streptolysin O) titre test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies against the streptococcus bacteria in the body. Know more about its procedure, prepration & result.
6 Even if the positive predictive value of PEG SPT is not well described, this provides useful information in those with a high pretest probability of a PEG allergy in the context of a history of anaphylaxis to PEG.27 The PEG derivatives should be tested in individuals who have underlying ...
Thirty percent had elevated ESR and 6.7% had positive RF. Eight and 33.3% had decreased C3 and C4 respectively but all had normal CH50 level. Twenty-eight percent had elevated ANA. None of them had clinical of urticarial vasculitis. No patient had positive antiHCV and only 1 patient is a...
Kuhn L, Trabattoni D, Kankasa C, Sinkala M, Lissoni F, Ghosh M, Aldrovandi G, Thea D, Clerici M: Hiv-specific secretory IgA in breast milk of HIV-positive mothers is not associated with protection against HIV transmission among breast-fed infants. J Pediatr. 2006, 149: 611-616. 10...