Heat shock protein 70 antibodies
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 5 mL blood in plain tube. |
| Method | Western blot. |
| Reference Interval | Consult pathologist. |
| Application | Of some value in delineating a group of patients with idiopathic progressive bilateral sensorineural hearing loss who may be responsive to immunosuppressive therapy. |
| Interpretation | Between 20-70% of patients with idiopathic sensorineural hearing loss will be positive for this antibody. Approximately 30% of patients with Meniere's disease will also be positive. |
| Reference | Billings PB. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 1995; 104: 181-188. |