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

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ANAs stand for antinuclear antibodies. Antibodies protect and keep the body healthy by attacking foreign proteins like bacteria or viruses. Our body's immune system produces many of these antibodies to fight infections. But sometimes, these antibodies recognize healthy proteins as intruders, and they are autoantibodies. Those abnormal autoantibodies that acknowledge each cell's nucleus as a threat are called antinuclear antibodies or ANAs. ANAs can trigger a process of inflammation in which the immune system itself has the ability to harm the body by causing autoimmune diseases.

Some autoimmune diseases include:

• Addison disease
• Celiac disease - sprue (gluten-sensitive enteropathy)
• Dermatomyositis
• Graves' disease
• Hashimoto's thyroiditis
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)
• Multiple sclerosis

Apart from hampering daily activities, autoimmune diseases can lead to many serious complications if left untreated. It can increase the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease and reduce overall mobility. Many people who do not haven't autoimmune disease may have a positive ANA test, especially women older than 65. Some drugs and xenobiotics also have contributed to the development of autoimmunity and ANA synthesis.

The fluctuation in the cost of an ANA test is influenced by various factors. However, the usual price for an ANA test at PharmEasy in Lucknow is around INR 375 to INR 935. You can also compare ANA test prices in major Indian cities for a comprehensive understanding.

Your doctor might recommend an ANA test if you have the symptoms of an autoimmune disorder, such as:

• Tiredness
• Recurring or persistent fever
• Weakness
• Joints and/or muscle pain
• Stiffness or swelling in joints
• Skin problems
• Abdominal pain or digestive issues
• A red rash on the cheeks and bridge of the nose that looks like a butterfly
• Light sensitivity

A positive ANA test report indicates that you may have autoimmune diseases like- psoriatic arthritis, connective tissue diseases (CTD), multiple sclerosis, autoimmune typhoid, etc. Although some individuals may have a false positive ANA report without any underlying autoimmune disorder.

If you are concerned about your test results, talk to your doctor. She/he is the expert to guide well.

If the blood sample is used only for the ANA test, there is no need for fasting or any other preparation. Since the ANA test alone does not detect any disease, your doctor may ask you to do other tests along with it. In that case, your doctor will tell you what you have to do before the test.

During the ANA Test

On the day of the test (as selected by you while booking), the phlebotomist from PharmEasy Labs will visit your home. A vein finder will be used to accurately locate the vein in your arm from which blood will be collected. Moreover, only freshly unsealed needles and syringes are used. The sample too is sealed before transportation to the lab.

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