Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) Test Cost & Procedure

What is an antinuclear antibody test ?

An antinuclear antibody (ANA) test or anti-nuclear antibody panel Test checks your blood for the presence of antinuclear antibodies.Antibodies are the protein which are secreted by our immune system in response to the outside pathogens entering in  our body causing an infection such as bacteria or viruses but ANA attack the body’s own healthy cell,the word “antinuclear” is derived because it attacks the nucleus of the cell. Having a high level of ANA indicates the presence of autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune diseases are those diseases in which our immune systems attack our own healthy cells from different organs and if left untreated this condition may cause life threatening complications.

ANA is essential for diagnosing autoimmune illnesses such as SLE, mixed connective tissue disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, progressive systemic sclerosis, and CREST syndrome. In healthy individuals, low titer ANA positive prevalence increases with age. Numerous medications, including Hydralazine and Procainamide, have been shown to stimulate ANA production.

What are the benefits of the ANA test ?

The benefits of ANA test are listed below

• ANA test helps in diagnosing the autoimmune disease early and allows for the early intervention
• It helps the doctor in determining the treatment approach
• It helps in monitoring the treatment effectiveness whether any progress has happened due to the treatment
• ANA test helps in tracking the progression of the autoimmune disease 

What are the Symptoms that may call for ANA blood test ?

If after a long term symptomatic treatment still there is no improvement in your symptoms then your health care provider may order this test in view of suspicion of autoimmune disease some of the symptoms are listed below: 

• Continuous Fever  
• Rash 
• Fatigue 
• Digestive issues 
• Neurological symptoms 
• Joint pain 
• Muscle stiffness 
• Abdominal pain and discomfort

Preparation for ANA blood test

• No specific preparation such as fasting is required for this test however if you are on any medication tell your doctor about them 
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and smoke before the test
• Take adequate rest before the test

Procedure for ANA blood test 

• A lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find a vein
• After this a blood sample is drawn using a sterile needle into a vial or a test tube
• A punctured area on the skin is covered with cotton bandage to avoid the bleeding
• After this the collected blood sample is then sent to the lab for further analysis 

After care: 

No  special care is required for the ANA test. Just Leave your dressing strip on for 15 minutes. 

ANA test normal range 

ANA test usually comes as positive or negative

• A positive ANA means that an ANA was found in your blood  you may be at high risk of developing autoimmune disorders. However further confirmatory test is also done to confirm the diagnosis
• A negative ANA means that you don't have a risk of developing autoimmune disease

Required documents for Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) Test:

• Doctor prescription.
• A valid government ID.

Cost of Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) Test in Delhi: 

The Anti-Nuclear Antibody / Factor (ANA / ANF) IFA (HEP-2) Reflex to ENA Profile Test or Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) Test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic. The average ANA test price in Delhi is around INR 400 to 1000 . You can book this ANA test at an affordable price only with the diagnostic centre as we provide a discount upto 50% off.

Choose ganesh diagnostic centre for your ANA blood test

• we provide discount upto 50%off

• We are accredited with NABL
• We also offer free home sample collection
• Our diagnostic centres are equipped with the latest technology to provide 100% accurate results.