(Archived from starflower - original forum)
Names of mast cell disorders...
    MCAD = Mast Cell Activation Disorder
    MCAS = Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
    SM = systemic mastocytosis
    UP = urticaria pigmentosa
    CM = cutaneous mastocytosis
    CU = chronic urticaria
    ISM = indolent systemic mastocytosis
    SSM = smoldering systemic mastocytosis
    ASM = aggressive systemic mastocytosis
    IA = Idiopathic Anaphylaxis

Names of tests...
    CBC = complete blood count
    CMP = complete metabolic panel
    5-HIAA = a urine test for carcinoid syndrome
    BMB = bone marrow biopsy
    ASST = a skin test for autoimmune CU
    TSH = thyroid stimulating hormone
    ANA = anti-nuclear antibodies (a general test for autoimmunity)
    u/s = ultrasound
   
Other terms...
    MC = mast cell
    H1 = histamine, type 1 (blocked by Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra, etc...)
    H2 = histamine, type 2 (blocked by Zantac, Pepcid, etc...)
    PPI = proton pump inhibitor
    CKD = chronic kidney disease
    c-kit = a genetic mutation common in SM
    jak-2 = a genetic mutation associated with bone marrow disorders
    Rx = prescription
    IgE = the antibodies responsible for classic allergies
    IgA, IgG, IgM = other types of antibodies (immunoglobulins)
    PGD, PGE = prostaglandins
    PAF = Platelet Activating Factor
    IL-1, IL4, IL5, IL-6, etc... = interleukins (also known as cytokines)


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11 September 2010 04:03 PM