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Join Date: Dec 2007
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The very last one kind of makes me wonder if they're looking for some sort of infection. I'm not a medical person, but I think IgG is a test for active/acute infections. I think IgM is a titer for previous infections.
The google tells me that "Immunofixation electrophoresis" looks for abnormal proteins and is supposed to help in diagnosing illnesses. Doesnt say what specific diseases tho. The site I clicked on seems to just be giving the basic info.
The Anti Neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody looks for antibodies for autoimmune diseases apparently.
Aldolase is apparently a test for muscle or liver damage.
C-reactive protein is apparently to look for inflammatory conditions.
I think the Sed rate is another test to look for inflammatory conditions.
Sounds like the doctor wants to either diagnose or monitor an inflammatory condition of some sort. Again, I'm not a medical person, I'm just good at googling things.
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