Individual Identification Number is a 10 digit number issued by the tax administration. The first 5 digits represent birthday as the number of days since 01/01/1900. The last digit is a check digit. Personal Identity Code is given to every Finnish citizen born in Finland. Foreign citizens whose residence in Finland is permanent or exceeds more than one year are also issued a personal identity code by law. The Personal Identity Code is a means to distinguish between individuals having the same name.
Does this patient have granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)? Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's) (GPA) is a rare disease characterized by the presence of granulomatous inflammation and necrotizing vasculitis involving small and medium sized vessels in various organs. 1  Patients with GPA can have a variety of presentations based on the organ involved and severity of involvement.
Vasculitis. An ANCA test and/or tests for MPO and PR3 are ordered when a person has signs and symptoms that suggest systemic autoimmune vasculitis. Early in the disease, symptoms may be vague or nonspecific, such as fever, fatigue, weight loss, muscle and/or joint aches, and night sweats. Most often, ANCA tests are performed using indirect immunofluorescence microscopy (IFA). 2  Serum samples are mixed with neutrophils to allow autoantibodies that may be present to react with the cells. 3  The sample is put on a slide and treated with a fluorescent stain.