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… are done to check for a syphilis infection. They look for antibodies to the bacteria that cause syphilis . Some tests … . That means it is spread through sexual contact: vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It can also spread to the fetus of a … Normal results are called negative. No syphilis bacteria or antibodies are found. If no antibodies are found, it is …
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… anticoagulant syndrome develop when the immune system makes antibodies that attack blood clotting factors. This can … These conditions happen when the immune system makes antibodies that attack blood clotting factors. This can … anticoagulant syndrome develop when the immune system makes antibodies that attack blood clotting factors. This can …
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… Allergy blood tests look for substances in the blood called antibodies . Blood tests are not as sensitive as skin tests … to the substance. Has had a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ). Has had positive skin tests to many foods. … treated paper. It's then sent to a lab to find out if antibodies to any of the allergens being tested are present. …
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… clinics. These tests check blood from a finger stick for antibodies to HSV-2. The results are generally ready in … are called negative. No herpes simplex virus (HSV) or antibodies are found. Abnormal: Abnormal results that show HSV are called positive. Herpes virus or antibodies are found. A normal (negative) test result does …
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… mucus. Clumping may mean that the woman or man has formed antibodies against the sperm. If the sperm antibodies are from the man's body, clumping may also be seen in his semen analysis. Sperm penetration assay (SPA) Results are based on …
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… If liver enzymes are high, a test for hepatitis C antibodies may be done to see if you have hepatitis C. If … If liver enzymes are high, a test for hepatitis C antibodies may be done to see if you have hepatitis C. If …
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… for conditions that cause the body to make certain types of antibodies called cold agglutinins. Cold agglutinins are … for conditions that cause the body to make certain types of antibodies called cold agglutinins. Cold agglutinins are …
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… infection. Gamma globulin. These proteins are also called antibodies . They help prevent and fight infection. Gamma … infection. Gamma globulin. These proteins are also called antibodies . They help prevent and fight infection. Gamma …
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… spinal tap, a needle is carefully inserted into the spinal canal low in the back (lumbar area). Samples of CSF are … hypothyroidism , or other nerve diseases. An increase in antibodies (immune system proteins) may be caused by … hypothyroidism , or other nerve diseases. An increase in antibodies (immune system proteins) may be caused by …
