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NT-proBNP: Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

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Introduction The NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro B-type Natriuretic Peptide) test is a vital cardiac biomarker blood test used primarily to screen for, diagnose, and monitor heart failure. NT-proBNP is a physiologically inactive prohormone fragment released into the bloodstream alongside active BNP when the heart walls stretch …

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HLA -B27 Test: Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

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Introduction HLA-B27 (Human Leukocyte Antigen B27) is a specific genetic variant of the HLA-B gene located on chromosome 6. While HLA proteins normally help the immune system distinguish between the body’s own cells and foreign invaders, the B27 variant is a well-known risk factor for …

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