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Autoimmune Brain Panel

Autoimmune Brain Panel

This test measures the levels of four proteins called autoantibodies and the activity of one enzyme protein. The four autoantibodies are believed to attach to nerve cells in the brain and cause them to function abnormally while the activity of the enzyme known as CamKinase II is believe to interfere with the function of nerve cells if its activity is too high. These measurements are complicated to interpret so you should discuss them with you doctor.

2024-07-31T03:40:42+00:00Clinical Protocols, Laboratory Tests|

Mitochondrial Cheek Swab Test (MITOSWAB)

Mitochondrial Cheek Swab Test (MITOSWAB)

This test measures three activity enzyme proteins in the powerhouse of the cells in your body known as the mitochondria. The three enzyme proteins are called citrate synthase, complex I and complex IV. There will also be a measurement of the total amount of protein collected by the swab to make sure that there is enough protein for a valid measurement. The activity of the three proteins that are measures can be normal, abnormally low or abnormally high. These measurements are complicated to interpret so you should discuss them with you doctor.

2024-07-31T03:44:01+00:00Clinical Protocols, Laboratory Tests|

Folate Receptor Alpha Autoantibody Test (FRAT)

Folate Receptor Alpha Autoantibody Test (FRAT)

This test measures two proteins in the blood called autoantibodies whichinterfere with the ability of the vitamin folate to be used by the brain and other parts of the body.The two autoantibodies are called ‘blocking’ and ‘blinding’ and then each may be ‘negative’, ‘low’, ‘medium’ or ‘high.’

2024-07-31T03:42:28+00:00Clinical Protocols, Laboratory Tests|

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