Short Name: ANCA-pSample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCAs) are a group of mainly IgG antibodies against antigens in the cytoplasm of neutrophil granulocytes (the most common type of white blood cell) and monocytes. They are detected as a blood test in a number of autoimmune disorders, but are particularly associated with
Read moreShort Name: AMHSample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) is a protein that inhibits the development of the Mullerian ducts in the male embryo, and its levels can be assessed in serum. It is beneficial in pediatric endocrinology particularly in the case of mullerian duct persistence syndrome. It is also used in gynaecology
Read moreShort Name: AMASample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days Anti Mitochondrial Antibodies (AMA) are autoantibodies of the IgG class directed against components of the mitochondria. This test is an early marker for primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a cholestatic disease which mainly affects middle-aged women. This disease usually begins insidiously and manifests as pruritis and jaundice. Low
Read moreShort Name: MAGSample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days Myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG) antibodies are present in sensory nerve disease due to monoclonal IgM gammopathy. These antibodies interfere with processes of myelination, myelin maintenance or axon-Schwann cell interaction. Detection of IgM autoantibody against myelin associated glycoprotein suggests active demyelination in peripheral neuropathy. The possiblity of MAG antibody
Read moreShort Name: INTR-AbSample required: SerumResult Time: 2 Days Intrinsic factor antibodies are detectable in 65% of patients with pernicious anemia (megaloblastic anemia due to poor vitamin B12 absorption and associated with chronic gastritis). The antibodies which bind intrinsic factor are of two distinct types:- Type I are blocking antibodies which bind to the molecules vitamin
Read moreShort Name: INS-AbSample required: SerumResult Time: 3 Days Anti-insulin antibodies can appear in insulin-dependent diabetics being treated with insulin. The presence of antibodies makes insulin less effective, or neutralizes it. The antibodies can also change the amount of time the insulin takes to act, putting the person at risk for low blood sugar. This means
Read moreShort Name: GLUTSample required: SerumResult Time: 3 Days Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) is a common enzyme that can provoke an autoimmune reaction against the beta cells of the pancreas progressing to type 1 diabetes mellitus. Detection of anti-GAD antibodies provides early evidence of autoimmune disease acitivity. Its measurement is useful in assisting the prediction, diagnosis,
Read moreShort Name: GMPSample required: SerumResult Time: 1 Days Antiglomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) antibody disease is a rare autoimmune disorder in which circulating antibodies are directed against an antigen normally present in the GBM and alveolar basement membrane. The target antigen is the alpha-3 chain of type IV collagen. The resultant clinical syndrome encompasses a spectrum
Read moreShort Name: GLIA-GSample required: SerumResult Time: 2 Days The IgG assay is more sensitive but less specific than the IgA assay. However, it is useful in the diagnosis of celiac disease, especially in patients with selective IgA deficiency. See Gliadin Antibodies, IgA, Serum Other related tests: Gliadin IgG, Reticulin IgA & IgG, and Endomysial Antibodies
Read moreShort Name: GLIA-ASample required: SerumResult Time: 2 Days Gliadin is part of the gluten protein found in wheat (similar proteins are found in rye, barley, and oats). Anti-Gliadin Antibody is an autoantibody against the gliadin portion. It is a marker for celiac disease – assayed in parallel to the anti-endomysium, anti-transglutaminase and anti-reticulin antibody tests.
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