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

The immune system contains white blood cells, which produce a protein called antibodies. These antibodies help the body fight an infection or any foreign particle. If there is an autoimmune condition present, the body mistakens its own healthy cells as foreign bodies and attacks it, producing autoantibodies. These autoantibodies are also called ANA or antinuclear antibodies, as they attack the nucleus of healthy cells.

The test is useful in diagnosing autoimmune conditions like:

• Addison’s disease
• Sjogren’s syndrome
• Raynaud’s phenomenon
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Scleroderma
• Polymyositis
• Dermatomyositis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus

You can get the ANA test along with over 500 diagnostic tests done with PharmEasy Labs, the country’s most trusted diagnostic service provider. The tests are easily accessible from all major cities and towns, as services are offered in more than 2500 pin codes. Not only this, but the tests are also extremely affordable so people can avail benefits of the same without facing any financial trouble. The tests can be done from the comfort of your home by choosing the home sample collection service.

The test results are analysed in the latest laboratories that have fully automated and barcoded machines. The results are then checked by a doctor. Once the results are prepared, they are sent to the registered email address in a timely manner so that quick medical action can be taken.

In Hyderabad, an ANA test at PharmEasy is usually available at around INR 449. The pricing can differ depending on factors such as the diagnostic lab and local cost variations. To gain more insights, you can compare ANA test prices across major cities in India.

The ANA test is done to detect autoimmune conditions if there are symptoms like:

• Skin rashes
• Skin discolouration
• Fever
• Chills
• Hair loss
• Diarrhoea
• Fatigue

No special preparation has to be made for the ANA test. However, some medicines like those for seizures or blood pressure can influence the test reports. Inform the doctor of any medicines that you are taking before the ANA test.

During the ANA Test

You can book the ANA test with PharmEasy Labs. You will be assigned a phlebotomist who will arrive at the location at the specified date and time. The process of blood collection is easy and hygienic, and the phlebotomists have a vein finder device to find the ideal vein in the arm to draw blood from. They also use fresh and disposable kits with sterilized needles and gloves. The samples are carefully stored in barcoded vials, kept in cooling containers, then sent to the lab for testing.

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