At the end of last year, testing for Beta-D-Glucan (BDG) was brought in-house. The median turnaround time using the new in-house assay is around two days, which facilitates a greater impact on antifungal stewardship when the result is negative.
Mitochondrial antibodies
Category | Immunology and PRU |
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Reporting frequency | Daily |
Additional information
Possible clinical association – Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). M2 subtype associated with PBC*. Liver diseases – Liver antibodies includes testing for mitochondrial antibodies, smooth muscle antibodies and liver-kidney microsomal antibodies. Low concentrations of these antibodies may be seen transiently post viral infection.
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