Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA-Elisa) Test in Bikaner - Price & Details

Diagnostic tests at PharmEasy Labs are highly accurate because premium technology is used by some of the most skilled technicians in the country. The reports are then verified by pathologists. Just like the home sample collection, you also get the option of receiving reports by email. The reports are generated fast, and on top of that, you get major discounts on all tests.

An ANA test is used to help diagnose autoimmune disorders. A negative test result means that the person is at a low risk of developing an autoimmune disorder.

Whereas a positive ANA test result may indicate that the person has a medical problem that is causing the inflammation, which may be a sign of:

• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sjogren's syndrome
• Scleroderma
• Addison disease
• Autoimmune hepatitis
• Polymyositis and dermatomyositis
• Reactive arthritis
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Mixed connective tissue disease
• Drug-induced lupus
• Renaud's phenomenon

Having antinuclear antibodies does not mean you will have an autoimmune disease. Many healthy people have small amounts of antinuclear antibodies, which increase with age. It is normal for women older than 65 to have antinuclear antibodies.

Some infections (viral) and cancers are associated with the development of auto nuclear antibodies, as are certain drugs. If you have an autoimmune disease, you are more likely to get another.

If the ANA test result is positive, the doctor will give you some more tests to make the diagnosis.

If the doctor suspects that you have an autoimmune disorder, he may recommend an ANA test. The symptoms depend on which part of your body is affected. Common symptoms are:

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Rashes
• Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling
• Muscle pain
• Abdominal pain

If you are getting tested for ANA alone, fasting or any preparation will not be needed. If other tests have been recommended that need fasting, or if you are taking medicines or supplements that may interfere with the reports, your doctor will let you know what to do.

During the ANA Test

Once the phlebotomist arrives at your home, a vein finder will be used to find the most suitable vein in your arm for extracting a sample of your blood. Only clean needles and syringes are used. The collected sample will be taken to the lab in an icebox.