What is this test?
This test looks for antibodies in your blood that may indicate the presence of an autoimmune condition that causes your immune system to attack your own body cells, tissues, and organs.
 
Sample required
Blood.
 
Patient preparation
No specific patient preparation protocol is required. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing this test.
 
Turn-around time (How long does it take?)
5 Hours.
 
Basis of the Test
Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are a group of autoantibodies produced by a person’s immune system when it fails to adequately distinguish between “self” and “nonself.” ANA react with components of the body’s own healthy cells and cause signs and symptoms such as tissue and organ inflammation, joint and muscle pain, and fatigue.