CHELATED MINERALS Overview Information. Chelated minerals are minerals that have been combined chemically with amino acids to form âcomplexes.â You will see products labeled as chelated boron, chelated calcium, chelated chromium, etc.
Definition. Anti-smooth muscle antibody is a blood test that detects the presence of antibodies against smooth muscle.nti-smooth muscle antibody. Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
Indications/Applications. Anti-RNP antibody levels are elevated in 100% of patients with MCTD and 38%-44% of patients with SLE. Anti-RNP antibody testing is usually ordered after a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) finding in a patient with high clinical suspicion for MCTD or SLE.nti-RNP antibody levels are elevated in 100% of patients with MCTD and 38%-44% of patients with SLE.