Blue Horizon Medicals Inflammation & autoimmunity

ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibodies)

Baseline test for rheumatological investigation

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibodies)

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibodies)

About this test

The baseline for many rheumatological investigations, a high titre (in effect a high concentration) of this antibody is associated with a higher risk of having or at some point developing connective tissue disorders such as SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus), scleroderma or Sjogren's syndrome. A positive result may lead to a recommendation for further testing - including antibodies to ENA (extractable nuclear antigens) and anti-ds DNA antibodies. Symptoms are all important of course, having a positive result does not necessarily mean it is inevitable that you will succumb to one of these relatively rare conditions.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

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