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Old 10-02-2012, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by doydie View Post
I had a positive sed rate and ANA before and that's why I was sent to the rheumy. So this is what he ordered

Sed rate (custom) I don't know if this is different than regular sed rate
C-reactive protein (custom)
Aldolase (custom)
Anti Neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (custom)
Immunofixation electrophoresis (custom)
Immunoglobulins IGG IGA IGM (Custom)

I have no idea what this custom means

He said he doesn't need a follow up unless there is something abnormal in the lab work
I worked in a lab for years...but have been out of it for a long time; so, my best idea is that you either have the doc explain it to you (more likely he has a "custom" profile within the lab...something he looks for especially, within a typical profile), or you can ask for assistance within his office. Usually, the office folk (his assistant or nurse) can explain the differences to you.
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