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Ana Anti Nuclear Antibody By Ifa Information
You Must Know
Test Name: Ana Anti Nuclear Antibody By Ifa
Sample Type:
Patient:
Male,Female,Child
- Test Type: The ANA (Anti Nuclear Antibody) by IFA (Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay) Test is a laboratory assay used to detect autoantibodies directed against various nuclear antigens in the patient's serum.
- Methodology: This test employs indirect immunofluorescence techniques to visualize the binding of patient antibodies to cellular components within the nuclei of cultured cells, allowing for the detection of ANAs.
- Purpose: It is utilized in the diagnosis and monitoring of autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Sjögren's syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis, among others.
- Sampling: Blood samples are collected from the patient via venipuncture and processed to isolate serum, which serves as the specimen for testing.
- Interference Factors: Certain medications, infections, and medical conditions may affect the accuracy of test results and should be considered during interpretation.