Immunoglobulins (Igs) are a group of proteins also known as antibodies. Antibodies provide your body with the first line of defense against invading pathogens. Immunoglobulins can be described as ...

A lupus diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms (past and present), a family history (the medical history of close family members such as your grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins) ...

If you’re waiting for lab test results to come back or you’re trying to figure out what they mean, the process and all those medical terms and numbers can be confusing. There are thousands of lab ...

What is a Serum Osmolality Test? A serum osmolality test looks for a chemical imbalance in your blood. You may also hear it called an osmolality serum test. Serum is the fluid in your veins and ...

Many different lab tests are used to find changes in your body that can happen with lupus. The results of each test help your doctor get a fuller picture of your health. Because lab tests alone can’t ...

The serum albumin test looks at the levels of albumin in the blood. An abnormal amount of albumin may suggest a problem with the liver or kidneys. It may also indicate that a person has a nutrient ...