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May 23, 2008 -
Julia Roberts was caught in a rare moment of sheer goofiness, making faces at her adorable baby Henry as they hung out poolside in the Bahamas. These photos are from last week, but we thought they would be perfect for Friday afternoon since Memorial Day always puts us right in the mood for Summer. Plus, the combination of silly faces, celebrity babies, and bikinis is just too much for us to resist.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Quantitative nephelometry is a test to quickly and accurately measure the specific level of certain proteins called immunoglobulins in your blood. Specifically, it looks for the proteins IgM, IgG, and IgA.
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
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Blood test
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Serum immunofixation is a laboratory technique used to identify proteins or antibodies in blood.
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic).
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Blood test
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Serum immunoelectrophoresis is a test that measures immunoglobulins in the blood. Immunoglobulins are proteins that function as antibodies. There are various types of immunoglobulins.
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