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ANA or anti-nuclear antibodies are auto-antibodies that are produced against the components or constituents of the cellular nucleus. This happens when the immune system mistakenly identifies self-antigens as foreign antigens.
What is ANA?
ANA or anti-nuclear antibodies are auto-antibodies that are produced against the components or constituents of the cellular nucleus. This happens when the immune system mistakenly identifies self-antigens as foreign antigens.
ANA are seen in many chronic disorders including auto-immune diseases like SLE, Scleroderma, Sjogren syndrome, Cancers and even infectious diseases. There are several types of ANA that bind to different protein antigens or complexes inside the nucleus.
ANA Blood test at home:
Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) test is used to measure the levels of anti-nuclear antibodies in your blood. It helps in screening, diagnosis or monitoring for elevated levels of anti-nuclear antibodies in your blood due to auto-immune diseases or other conditions.
ANA test at home allows you to monitor your health or rule out diseases without any need for going labs. Sample is collected at home according to your preferred date and timing of test.
Ganesh lab offers you at-home sample collection facility and too without any additional or hidden charges. So, if you are having symptoms or signs of Auto-immune diseases or suffering from known auto-immune diseases, book ANA test at home for early diagnosis, management or monitoring.
Other names:
Antinuclear Factor test, ANF test.
Uses of ANA Blood test?
Your health care professional may recommend tests for evaluation of Anti-nuclear antibody or ANA in the following situations:
- Evaluation for auto-immune diseases such as:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Dermatomyositis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sjogren syndrome
- Polymyositis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Scleroderma
- Auto-immune hepatitis
- Mixed connective tissue diseases
- Drug induced lupus
- APLA syndrome
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- ITP (Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura)
- Cancers
- Thyroid disorders.
- To assess the severity of auto-immune diseases/conditions.
- To check the efficiency of treatment in patients with auto-immune diseases.
How to prepare for ANA blood test at home?
Follow these simple steps if you need a blood test for the evaluation of Anti-nuclear antibody:
- Take an appointment: Fix an appointment for Anti-nuclear antibody test in a diagnostic lab to avail home blood sample collection.
- Food: You can take your usual meals. Fasting is usually not required for ANA test if done alone. However, if other tests such as Liver function Test is done in conjunction, then fasting is required.
- Medications: Inform your doctor about all the drugs and supplements that you are currently taking. Certain drugs may alter the test results. Your doctor may advice some modifications before the test if required.
- Exercise: Avoid strenuous exercise before the test as it may alter test results.
- Alcohol: Avoid alcohol intake before the test as it may affect the test results.
What Is the Procedure for ANA Test at Home?
The procedure for Anti-nuclear antibody or ANA blood test at home includes the following steps:
- A phlebotomist will come at your home for blood sample collection according to the scheduled date and time.
- All aseptic precautions will be taken before the procedure begins.
- First a torniquet will be tied around your arm.
- Then a cotton swab soaked with 70% alcohol is used to clean/disinfect the injection site before needle insertion.
- Then a small needle will be inserted in the vein of your arm and required amount of blood is withdrawn from it and collected in a test tube.
- Then the needle is removed and an adhesive sticker is placed on the puncture site to prevent it from infections.
- Sample is sent to laboratory for further processing and testing.
Cost of ANA Blood Test at Home in Delhi?
Cost of ANA blood test depends upon many factors such as city and locality. Different diagnostic labs charges according to the quality of machines they have and the various offers that they are providing to their customers.
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging centre (GDIC), Rohini also known as GDIC or Ganesh lab is currently offering upto 50% discounts on various tests including blood tests.
Our centers are NABL accredited and equipped with modern, highly expensive machines with latest cutting-edge technologies and highly skilled Radiologists and Pathologists. We follow strict aseptic conditions to prevent transmission of infections.
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Best Diagnostic Lab for Anti-Nuclear Antibody Test at Home in Delhi?
Ganesh lab (GDIC) is considered as the best diagnostic lab for Anti-nuclear antibody , ANA or ANF test in Rohini, North-East Delhi. We have many branches in different locations of Delhi including Hari Nagar, Yamuna Vihar, Nangloi, Derawal Nagar and Mangol puri.
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) is now considered one of the most popular diagnostic labs in Delhi as:
- We provide high standard quality services to our patients.
- Free blood home sample collection.
- Well-trained technicians for home sample collection.
- We also offer facilities of online reporting.
- Experience of 23+ years of services.
- Our labs are NABH certified.
- Facility of latest cutting-edge technologies.
- Highly Skilled Radiologists and Pathologists
- Facility of emergency test services at night.
- Genuine reporting and Patient satisfaction are our top priority.
- We offer seamless integration between diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Affordable Diagnostic lab with up to 50% discount on many tests. Currently, we are offering upto 50% discount on various types of blood tests.
- We are open 24X7 and 365 days.
- You can also avail free Consultation with our Pathologists & Radiologists regarding any blood test or imaging scans.
- Free Ambulance services in Delhi, NCR.
- Lakhs of satisfied customers.
We are open on SUNDAYS.
FAQs Related To Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) Test:
What Are the Common Symptoms of an Auto-Immune Disorder?
Different auto-immune disorders have different manifestations including:
- Weakness
- Low-grade fever
- Stiffness of Joints
- Urticaria
- Rashes
- Fatigue
- Anorexia
- Cutaneous nodules
- Pain in Muscles.
What Is the Other Name for ANA Test?
ANA test or anti-nuclear antibody test is also known as ANF test that stands for Anti-nuclear factor test.
Which Sample Is Required for ANA Test?
Blood (Serum) sample is usually taken for ANA or ANF test.
What Are the Risks/Side Effects of ANA or ANF Test at Home?
ANA or ANF test at home is a safe procedure with usually no side effects and is used for screening and evaluation of chronic auto-immune diseases or conditions affecting your body. However, some individuals may experience some of the side effects as mentioned below:
- Pain at injection site.
- Hematoma.
- Multiple punctures to locate vein in those where veins are not easily accessible.
- Bleeding at puncture site, especially patients having bleeding or clotting disorders or those on anticoagulant therapy.
- Infection at puncture site.
- Thrombophlebitis.
How Long It Takes To Get ANA or ANF Test Report?
ANA or ANF test reports are usually available within 24 hours of sample collection.
How to interpret ANA Test Result?
ANA test results can be interpreted as:
- Positive: It indicates anti-nuclear antibodies are present in your blood. There are high chances that you have an auto-immune disorder but additional tests are required to confirm the diagnosis.
- Negative: It indicates anti-nuclear antibodies are absent in your blood and you are less likely to have an auto-immune disorder.
Patterns of ANA on Fluorescent Staining?
Different types of anti-nuclear antibodies show different patterns on fluorescent staining. Some of the patterns and related disorders are as following:
|
Anti-bodies Against |
Staining Pattern |
Interpretation |
|
Double-stranded DNA |
Peripheral or rim
|
Lupus |
|
Chromatin |
Diffuse or homogenous |
Sjogren syndrome or Lupus |
|
RNA |
Nucleolar |
Systemic sclerosis |
|
Ribonucleoprotein |
Speckled |
Sjogren syndrome or lupus |
|
Centromeres |
Centromeric |
Systemic sclerosis |
