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

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ANAs are a type of antibody produced by the immune system. Antibodies are proteins that protect the body from pathogens, like viruses and harmful bacteria.

However, some antibodies mistakenly attack the healthy tissues, especially the nucleus of healthy cells, causing autoimmune diseases. That is why these harmful antibodies are called anti-nuclear antibodies.

Normally, a small number of antinuclear antibodies may be present in the blood, and the level tends to increase with age. Having ANAs in the blood doesn't always mean you have an autoimmune disease. But if the number is too high, it can be a sign of an autoimmune disorder, which can lead to serious health problems.

An ANA test assists in diagnosing autoimmune diseases such as:

• Systemic lupus erythematosus- A chronic inflammatory disease that causes fatigue, fever, weakness, skin rashes, joint pain, and organ damage.
• Rheumatoid arthritis- It causes joint pain and swelling in wrists, hands and feet.
• Scleroderma- A rare disease that causes abnormal thickening and hardening of skin and tissues. It can affect muscles, blood vessels,  heart, lungs, kidney, gastrointestinal tract, and joints.
• Sjogren's syndrome- A condition that reduces the amount of moisture production of tear glands, salivary glands and other parts of the body.
• Addison disease- It affects the adrenal glands, causing fatigue and weakness.
• Autoimmune hepatitis- This condition causes swelling in the liver.

ANAs may also be produced in blood under the influence of some medicines.

An ANA test cannot diagnose an autoimmune disease on its own. Doctors take into account your ANA test report along with your symptoms, physical examination and other tests to diagnose an autoimmune disorder.

In Mumbai, an ANA test at PharmEasy is typically priced around INR 449. The cost may vary depending on factors such as the diagnostic lab and regional pricing differences. To gain a better understanding, you can compare ANA test prices across major cities in India.

Doctors may ask for an ANA test if these symptoms of autoimmune diseases occur:

• Tiredness
• Fever
• Rash
• Joint pain and swelling
• Abdominal pain
• Muscle pain
• Swelling in glands

No fasting or any other preparation is required for the ANA test. If your blood sample will be used for additional tests you may need to fast for a time before the test.  Inform the doctor if you are taking any medication or under treatment as some medicines can cause a positive ANA test result.

During the ANA Test

A phlebotomist will arrive at your place for the home sample collection. Using a vein finder, the proper vein will be located and a fresh needle and syringe will draw out a small quantity of your blood. The sample will be analyzed and the report will be sent to you via email.

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