A new report shows the brains of autistic children, who suffer from the disorder tied to a combination of contributing factors from genes to the environment, have differences in regions that develop during the mother's second trimester of pregnancy.
Complement component 4 is a blood test that measures the activity of a certain protein that is part of the complement system. The complement system is a group of proteins that move freely through your bloodstream.
C-Reactive Protein: A protein in the blood that's an indication of arterial inflammation. Tests for C-reactive protein aren't yet routine, but may be ordered by your doctor. Fasting Lipid Profile Test: Medical term for the common cholesterol blood test. HDL cholesterol: Abbreviation for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, the good subtype of cholesterol that's comprised of larger, more buoyant fatty particles that carry blood cholesterol back to the liver, and also help reduce arterial plaque.