Anti Nuclear Antibody (ANA-Elisa) Test In Bhopal - Price & Details

Diagnostic centres and hospitals offer ANA tests. It is a common blood test that detects antinuclear antibodies, targeting human antigens within the cell nucleus. It helps assess the risk of autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis. A high positive presence indicates severe autoimmune-related disorders and diseases.

Instead of travelling to a lab or hospital, you can have your ANA test samples collected right from the convenience and privacy of your home with PharmEasy Labs. Customers receive notifications at each step of the testing process. You can schedule a sample collection on a date and time of your preference.

The sample is collected by the technician at your doorstep.  The tests are conducted in certified labs using advanced processing machines. Patients receive timely test results via email that can aid in early detection and effective treatment of their health conditions. The company also provides competitive prices on their test orders. These features help you save both precious time and money.

PharmEasy is a distinguished diagnostic test provider in major cities of India, including Bhopal. The company offers a wide range of 500+ tests and health. The PharmEasy way is a cost-effective, reliable, and convenient method to access premium diagnostic services.

The cost of an ANA test may vary due to several factors. However, the standard price for an ANA test at PharmEasy in Bhopal usually spans from INR 375 to INR 935. To obtain more information, consider comparing ANA test prices across various major cities in India.

ANA test is an important diagnostic test to detect several autoimmune disorders, such as:

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Scleroderma
• Sjögren's syndrome
• Juvenile arthritis
• Polymyositis and dermatomyositis

Since the results are confirmatory, ANA test reports can be directly referred to by your healthcare provider for further diagnosis.

You will be asked to opt for an ANA test if you are having symptoms like severe fever, vision difficulties, breathing difficulties, abnormal growth, loss of hair and appetite, weakness, severe abdominal pain, and other related symptoms.

As there is no fasting required for the ANA test, you can have normal meals before and after the test. If there are any other preparations needed, your healthcare provider must let you know.

During the ANA Test

An experienced phlebotomist will visit your home for sample collection. As hygiene is our top priority, we ensure that the syringe, gloves and collection tube are all sterile. A vein finder is used to comfortably locate your vein. The samples are transported safely to the PharmEasy labs for further investigation.

The positive presence of antinuclear antibodies can affect the patient's health. At the same time, negative presence does not affect the patient's health—the normal ranges for detecting antinuclear antibodies.

• The average or negative presence of ANA titer is measured as less than or equal to 1:40.
• The average significant results of ANA titer are measured as 1:80 or lower.
• The strongly positive ANA titer is measured in between the 1:160.

The normal values, parameters, and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.

There are mild to severe health problems due to the high positive presence of antinuclear antibodies in the blood. At the same time, the negative value does not affect anyone's health.

• High positive presence of ANA (Elisa)

1. Sjögren's syndrome: It is a type of autoimmune disease and chronic disorder that causes insufficient moisture production in certain body glands, including the saliva-producing and tear-producing glands. In addition to Sjögren's syndrome, there are other related diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
2. Scleroderma: A chronic but rare autoimmune disease in which normal tissue is replaced with thick tissue with extra collagen. It most often affects the skin, and scleroderma also can affect many other parts of the body like joints, bones, etc.

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Although the ANA test is a commonly performed blood test with minimal risk of complications, it is important to be aware of the following issues and seek medical help if they arise:

Risks / Possible Complications

• Excessive bleeding from the puncture site
• Irritation or swelling at the site

Limitations

• Possible interference with test outcomes caused by machine or human errors
• Misinterpretation of the markers