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.
Laboratory Tests. 1  Laboratory tests can be useful to help diagnose conditions with symptoms similar to fibromyalgia, such as rheumatoid arthritis, SjÃ¶gren syndrome, thyroid disease, and lupus. It is not usually cost effective or necessary to do extensive screening. General tests that may be ordered include: 1  CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel) â to examine electrolytes, proteins, liver and kidney function, calcium, and glucose. 2  CBC (complete blood count) â to look for anemia, a possible cause of weakness and fatigue.