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Anti Nuclear Antibody (ANA) By IIF in Goregaon East, Mumbai

Q: How is the blood sample taken?

To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to make a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. The needle is then inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.

Q: What other tests can be advised along with antinuclear antibody test?

The other tests that can be advised along with antinuclear antibody tests include the Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and the C-reactive protein test.

Q: What are antinuclear antibodies?

Antinuclear antibodies are autoantibodies. These are directed against certain components of the nucleus of a cell and thus are known as antinuclear antibodies.

Q: What is lupus?

Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease. It occurs when the immune system of the body attacks ones self-tissues and organs.

Q: What is Sjogrens syndrome?

Sjogrens syndrome is a disorder of the immune system. Its common symptoms include dry eyes and dry mouth.

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Test(s) Included (6)

Anti Nuclear Antibody (ANA) By IIF
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*Optional Tests: Testing of these is conditional depending on results of other tests

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SAMPLE TYPE

BLOOD

GENDER

Both

AGE GROUP

7 years & above

The antinuclear antibody (ANA) by IIF test helps to detect and diagnose autoimmune disorders such as lupus and Sjogren syndrome. This test uses the IIF method to determine the results. The antinuclear antibody (ANA) by IIF test is done: • In case of symptoms of autoimmune disorders

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is the blood sample taken?
To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to make a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. The needle is then inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.
What other tests can be advised along with antinuclear antibody test?
The other tests that can be advised along with antinuclear antibody tests include the Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and the C-reactive protein test.
What are antinuclear antibodies?
Antinuclear antibodies are autoantibodies. These are directed against certain components of the nucleus of a cell and thus are known as antinuclear antibodies.
What is lupus?
Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease. It occurs when the immune system of the body attacks ones self-tissues and organs.
What is Sjogrens syndrome?
Sjogrens syndrome is a disorder of the immune system. Its common symptoms include dry eyes and dry mouth.

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Anti Nuclear Antibody (ANA) By IIF in Goregaon East, Mumbai

Test(s) Included (6)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is the blood sample taken?

What other tests can be advised along with antinuclear antibody test?

What are antinuclear antibodies?

What is lupus?

What is Sjogrens syndrome?

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