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Recommended Follow-up Testing
Based on Array 5 results, various follow-up assessments may be
indicated:
Positive Thyroid Antibodies
Comprehensive thyroid panel including TSH, free T3, free T4,
reverse T3
Positive Pancreatic Antibodies
Fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1c, fasting insulin, glucose
tolerance testing
Positive Joint/Connective Tissue Antibodies
Comprehensive inflammatory markers, specific autoimmune
rheumatology testing
Positive Neural Antibodies
Consider neurological evaluation, Array 20 blood-brain barrier
testing
Multiple Positive Markers
Consider more comprehensive autoimmune workup, including
ANA, rheumatoid factor, inflammatory markers
Monitoring and Retesting
For patients with positive Array 5 results implementing intervention
protocols:
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