ANA/ENA 18 Antigens, Qualitative Profile, Blot/LIA
Understanding ANA/ENA 18 Antigens, Qualitative Profile, Blot/LIA
What is ANA/ENA 18 Antigens, Qualitative Profile, Blot/LIA?
An ANA/ENA 18 Antigens, Qualitative Profile, Blot/LIA screens for specific antibodies in the blood that target various components of the body’s cells. This test helps doctors identify autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, and other mixed connective tissue disorders.
What is ANA/ENA 18 Antigens, Qualitative Profile, Blot/LIA used for?
An ANA/ENA 18 Antigens, Qualitative Profile, Blot/LIA is done:
- For a comprehensive assessment of autoimmune disorders.
- To identify specific antibodies associated with autoimmune disorders.
- To aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune conditions, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren’s syndrome, and mixed connective tissue diseases.
- To provide a more nuanced understanding of the nature of the autoimmune response in an individual’s body.
- To facilitate a targeted approach to help manage autoimmune conditions, improving the effectiveness of interventions.
- To monitor autoimmune disorders over time and assess the treatment response.
What does ANA/ENA 18 Antigens, Qualitative Profile, Blot/LIA measure?
Contains 18 testsAn ANA/ENA 18 Antigens, Qualitative Profile, Blot/LIA helps screen autoantibodies in the blood of an individual. These antibodies react with proteins present inside the nucleus of the cell and cause autoimmune disorders.
An ANA/ENA 18 Antigens, Qualitative Profile, Blot/LIA examines 18 different antigens, helping identify patterns related to autoimmune diseases. This comprehensive test helps in the diagnosis of conditions like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Sjogren’s Syndrome, mixed connective tissue disorders, or other autoimmune disorders by assessing the immune system’s activity and detecting the specific antibodies that may indicate an autoimmune response.
SS-B/La
SS-A/Ro60
SSA-A/Ro52
ds-DNA
SmD1
PCNA
P0 (RPP)
DFS70
Ku
Mi-2
Scl-70
PM-Scl
Jo-1
Histones
CENP-B
Nucleosomes
U1-snRNP
AMA-M2
Interpreting ANA/ENA 18 Antigens, Qualitative Profile, Blot/LIA results
Interpretations
Positive results in the test may indicate the mixed connective tissue disorder, lupus (SLE), scleroderma, Sjogren’s syndrome, Nephritis, Antiphospholipid syndrome, pulmonary fibrosis and Polymyositis.