| EX0137 ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODY / FACTOR (ANA / ANF), IFA (HEP-2) END POINT TITRE |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
1 week |
2 weeks |
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| Method: |
Immunofluorescence Assay (Hep-2 Substrate) |
| Comment: |
Positivity till endpoint titer will be reported. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| 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 titer 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: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Immunology |
| Pre Test Information: |
Overnight fasting is preferred. |
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