Rheumatoid factor is used to help diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is eventually present in significant concentrations in about 80% of patients with RA but also present in other conditions and in a small percentage of healthy people.
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The Renal Function Panel (Kidney function) includes the following tests to help monitor the health of ones Kidneys. The tests include Albumin, BUN, BUN:Creatinine ratio, Calcium, Carbon dioxide, total, Chloride, Creatinine, Glucose, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium.
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Rh typing is used in determine Rho(D) typing for transfusion candidates. Rho(D) typing of expectant mothers may indicate potential for Rh hemolytic disease. This typing is also used to determine Rh immune globulin candidacy for prenatal and postpartum patients.
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The RPR test detects antibodies of the bacteria that causes syphilis (Treponema pallidum) in blood, body fluid, or tissue. The tests are used to screen for or to confirm a syphilis infection.
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