The Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody Test detects antibodies against cardiolipin, aiding in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and evaluating the risk of blood clots.

A blood sample is collected from your arm and analyzed for the presence of anti-cardiolipin antibodies.

No special preparation or fasting is required. You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Results are typically available within 1-2 days, depending on the laboratory’s processing time.

Discuss any abnormal results with your healthcare provider for guidance on further tests or treatment options based on your specific condition.

Chronic kidney disease is a long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose function over time, leading to waste buildup in the body.

Common causes include diabetes, high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, and recurrent kidney infections.

Symptoms may include fatigue, swelling in ankles and feet, nausea, shortness of breath, confusion, and decreased urine output.

Diagnosis is made through blood tests, urine tests, imaging studies, and sometimes a kidney biopsy to assess kidney function and damage.

Treatments include medications to manage symptoms, lifestyle changes, dialysis, and in severe cases, kidney transplantation.

A hysterectomy for cancer is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus and possibly other nearby structures to treat gynecologic cancers.