Extractable Nuclear Antibodies (ENA)

Detailed autoantibody profile for diagnosis of autoimmune disease

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
6 days
Biomarkers
7
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • anti-CENP
  • anti-Jo-1
  • anti-RNP
  • antiScl-70
  • anti-Sm
  • anti-SS-La
  • anti-SS-Ro

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
6 days
Biomarkers tested
7
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

7 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • anti-CENP
  • anti-Jo-1
  • anti-RNP
  • antiScl-70
  • anti-Sm
  • anti-SS-La
  • anti-SS-Ro

About this test

This immunological blood test for Extractable Nuclear Antibodies (ENA) includes checks for 7 individual autoantibodies and is usually requested following a positive antinuclear antibody test, or if there is a high suspicion of one of a variety of autoimmune disorders. The autoantibodies tested are: anti-RNP, anti-Sm, anti-SS-Ro, anti-SS-La, anti-Jo-1, antiScl-70, anti-CENP.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

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