ANA IF (Antinuclear Antibody – Immunofluorescence)

🔍 Overview

The ANA IF test is a blood test used to detect antinuclear antibodies (ANA) using the immunofluorescence (IF) method, which is the gold standard technique. These antibodies may attack the body’s own cells and are commonly associated with autoimmune disorders.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Detect autoimmune disorders

• Screen for conditions like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

• Support diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Sjögren’s syndrome, and mixed connective tissue diseases

• Identify ANA patterns and titers, which help in clinical interpretation

• Guide further autoimmune profile testing

✔ Gold standard method for ANA detection
✔ Provides pattern and titre for better diagnosis

⏱ Reports Within: 5 Days
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required