Autoimmune Hepatitis Panel in New Delhi
Understanding Autoimmune Hepatitis Panel in New Delhi
What is Autoimmune Hepatitis Panel in New Delhi?
This panel is designed to detect autoantibodies that are associated with autoimmune hepatitis. These antibodies attack the body’s cells and tissues. Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease in which the immune system attacks liver tissues. This test can be ordered in case of the following symptoms like enlarged liver, tenderness over the liver, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, and skin rashes.
Autoimmune hepatitis can be managed with medicines that can suppress the immune system. Early diagnosis is effective and can lead to better treatment. However, without proper treatment, autoimmune hepatitis can cause serious health problems, including cirrhosis and liver failure. This test is also used to distinguish between different causes of liver injury such as primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). PBC causes damage to the liver ducts that drain away bile pigment resulting in bile build up in the liver.
What does Autoimmune Hepatitis Panel measure?
Contains 4 testsAnti Mitochondrial Antibody
Liver Kidney Microsome - 1 Antibody
Anti Smooth Muscle Antibody IFA
Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) by IFA - End Point Titer
An Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) by IFA - End Point Titer test checks for antinuclear antibodies (ANA) in your blood. These antibodies, different from typical ones that fight off invaders in the body, can attach to structures inside the body’s own cell nuclei. If ANAs are present in the blood, it may suggest that your immune system is overly sensitive, causing inflammation against your own tissues and possibly indicating autoimmune diseases.
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