Saucon Creek Arts Festival. June 03, 2017. 1890-92 Friedensville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015. 610-838-1199 | 610-838-1199. The Saucon Valley Conservancy and Lower Saucon Township invite the community to enjoy a free day filled with art, music, food and family fun during the 3rd Annual Saucon Creek Arts Festival at the...
Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.Ascitic fluid may be used to help determine the etiology of ascites, as well as to evaluate for infection or presence of cancer.
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.