EXTRACTABLE NUCLEAR ANTIGENS (ENA)/ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODIES (ANA), QUANTITATIVE PROFILE
ITEM ID
Z101
Item Name
EXTRACTABLE NUCLEAR ANTIGENS (ENA)/ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODIES (ANA), QUANTITATIVE PROFILE
DOCTOR SPECIALITY
Physician, Rheumatologist
DISEASE DESCRIPTION
Autoimmune disorders
Test Status
Active
EXTRACTABLE NUCLEAR ANTIGENS (ENA)/ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODIES (ANA), QUANTITATIVE PROFILE
Specimen
3 mL (1.5 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Method:
EIA
Report:
Sample submitted by 2nd day of the month. Report issued in 4 weeks.
Usage:
This is a quantitative assay for quantifying specific IgG autoantibodies against Extractable Nuclear Antigens in human serum. It aids in the diagnosis of certain Systemic Rheumatic diseases.
Doctor Specialty:
Physician, Rheumatologist
Disease:
Autoimmune disorders
Components::
Individual antibodies to: *Sm *U1RNP *SS-A/Ro *SS-B/La *Jo-1 *Scl-70 *Centromere
Department:
PROFILES
Pre Test Information:
No special preparation required