Human leukocyte antigen liver

Monshi MM, Eaulkner L, Gibson A, Jenkins RE, Farrell J, Eamshaw CJ, Alfirevic A, Cederbrant K, Daly AK, French N, Pirmohamed M, Park BK, Naisbitt DJ (2011) Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B 57 01-restricted activation of drug-specific T cells provides the immunological basis for flucloxacillin-induced liver injury. Hepatology 57, 727-39. 

The rheumatologist may perform routine blood tests such as a complete blood count, kidney function tests, liver function tests (LFTs), and blood chemistry. Sometimes these blood tests can provide helpful information but not always. Most often, the rheumatologist will do blood tests that assist with identifying specific diseases. They include the tests for the human leukocyte antigen, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, the uric acid level, the antinuclear antibody, the level of c-reactive protein, the... 

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