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.
Reasons For Conducting a Scleroderma Blood Test. Tests for scleroderma become even more important as it might be mistaken for arthritis or lupus. This disease can lead to serious health conditions and thus, diagnosing the same is of crucial importance.
All patients with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) should be regularly screened for kidney involvement, even if they have short duration of mild disease and normal serum creatinine. Kidney Failure. The kidneys' main function is to eliminate excess fluid and waste material from your blood.