What does Andy mean? Andy [andy] as a name for girls has its root in Greek, and the meaning of the name Andy is manly, virile. Andy is an alternate form of Andrea (Greek): from the word andreia. Associated with: greek.
Blood tests for scleroderma are done by drawing blood from the vein that is put for further testing. The test helps in detecting the presence of autoimmune and antinuclear antibodies. Sometimes, there might be certain other tests that may be carried along with the blood tests to determine the accuracy of the results.
1 Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. 2  A PCR test can be done on cells or fluid from a sore or on blood or on other fluid, such as spinal fluid. 3  PCR finds the genetic material (DNA) of the HSV virus. 4  This test can tell the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2.5  Using the PCR test on skin sores isn't common. PCR finds the genetic material (DNA) of the HSV virus. 2  This test can tell the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2. 3  Using the PCR test on skin sores isn't common. 4  PCR is used mainly for testing spinal fluid in rare cases when herpes may have caused an infection in or around the brain.