Contribution of Reflex MPO/PR3 Testing in Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Auto-Antibodies Positive Sera: An Indian Perspective
Background: Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies are serological markers of primary systemic vasculitis. Antigen-specific tests such as ELISA to detect antibodies directed against the myeloid enzymes, MPO and PR3 are essential in addition to screening by indirect immunofluorescence. Study was unde...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Light House Polyclinic Mangalore
2016-07-01
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Series: | Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.ojhas.org/issue58/2016-2-2.html |