Anti Phospholipid Syndrome Panel Cost & Procedure

This test is used exclusively to detect Antiphospholipid Syndrome. It is advised to patients who have :

• Hypertension
• Endocarditis
• Miscarriage
• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Stroke

This panel involves three tests:

• Anticardiolipin Antibodies(aCL)

• Lupus Anticoagulant(LA) test

• Anti-beta -2 glycoprotein 1 test

Antiphospholipid Syndrome:

This is popularly known as Hughes Syndrome. It is an autoimmune disorder that is marked by thrombosis. Fetal loss is also a common characteristic of this syndrome. Mainly, antibody levels are increased. These antibodies result in the formation of blood clots in the vessels and arteries.

Symptoms:

• Low platelet count
• Recurrent miscarriages
• The red pattern on the skin
• Anemia Blood
• Clot formation
• Valve abnormalities in the heart
• Chest pain
• Breathlessness
• Discomfort in jaw
• Discomfort in arms
• Loss of appetite

What is Lupus Anticoagulant?

Lupus anticoagulants are immunoglobulins present in our bodies. These isotopes thus help in the inhibition of phospholipid-dependent coagulation.

What is Lupus Infection?

Lupus occurs when the immune system attacks its tissues. The affected organs are the brain, heart, and joints.

The types of lupus infection-

• Drug-induced lupus erythematosus
• Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
• Neonatal-induced erythematosus
• Systemic induced erythematosus

Symptoms of Lupus infection Chest pain

• Loss of hair
• Rashes on the skin
• Sores in the mouth
• Kidney problems
• Seizures
• Sensitivity to light
• Presence of excessive protein in the urine

In women, the complications can be even worse, causing osteoporosis and diseases of the heart.

Lupus Rash

Rashes on the skin are one of the most common symptoms of lupus infection. Mainly hands and face are affected. The rashes on the front are present on the sides of the nose, giving it a butterfly-like appearance. Sometimes these rashes can be permanent.

Causes of Lupus infection

Many genetic and environmental factors are responsible for this infection.

• Stress
• medication
• Infection
• Viral infections
• Sunlight
• Puberty
• Menopause Pregnancy
• Vitamin D deficiency is the essential factor causing Lupus infection