ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODY / FACTOR (ANA/ANF), EIA

Original price was: ₹800.00.Current price is: ₹750.00.

Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are a type of antibody that can indicate autoimmune disordersThe ANA test is a blood test that measures the amount of ANA in your blood. 

What is ANA?
  • ANA are a type of autoantibody that bind to the nucleus of cells 
  • The nucleus is responsible for sending signals that control cell functions 
  • ANA are a defining feature of autoimmune connective tissue disease 

What conditions are associated with ANA? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren’s syndrome, Polymyositis/dermatomyositis, and Rheumatoid arthritis. 

How is the ANA test performed? 

  • The ANA test can be performed using indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) or solid-phase assays
  • The IIF technique is the most common method used to detect ANA
  • The ANA test measures the titer of ANA, which is the amount of autoantibodies in the blood
What do the results mean?
  • A positive ANA test indicates the presence of autoantibodies, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have an autoimmune disease 
  • A high titer of ANA is characteristic of people with connective tissue disorders 
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Description

Method: IFA (Hep-2 Substrate)
Comment: Positivity till end point titre will be reported.
Price: 8000.00
Report: Sample Mon through Sat by 9 am; Report Same day
Usage: ANA is useful in the diagnosis of patients with autoimmune diseases such as SLE, Mixed connective tissue disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, Progressive systemic sclerosis and CREST syndrome. The incidence of low titre ANA positivity increases with age in normal individuals. Many drugs like Hydralazine and Procainamide may induce ANA production.
Doctor Specialty: Rheumatologist, Chest Physician, Physician
Disease: Autoimmune disorders
Components:
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available
Department: IMMUNOPATHOLOGY
Pre Test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred.

Additional information

Weight 5 kg
Dimensions 10 cm