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Auto-antibody Profile
The autoantibody screen is used to detect autoantibodies characteristic of a wide range of autoimmune diseases, Autoantibodies recognising antigens in liver, kidney or stomach are detected. A test for rheumatoid factor is also carried out. The autoantibody screen detects anti-nuclear antibodies; gastric parietal cell antibodies, mitochondrial antibodies, liver-kidney microsomal and smooth muscle antibodies. A number of other autoantibodies of varying diagnostic value are also detected e.g anti-reticulin. Refer to pages defining individual autoantibodies for more information.
Turnaround times:
Biomarkers:
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (Anti-TPO) are produced by the immune system as a defence mechanism to protect the thyroid against foreign invaders. Autoimmune conditions will increase the amount of anti-TPO in the body, attacking healthy thyroid cells. Anti-TPO tests are used to diagnose thyroid disorders and are an indicator for autoimmune conditions.
Antinuclear Antibodies
Mitochondrial Antibodies
Smooth Muscle Antibodies
Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies
Reticulin Antibodies
Liver Kidney Microsomal Antibodies
Turnaround time:
2-5 Working Days
Note:
This service is only available to the age of 13 and above.
Furthermore, Any cancellation or rescheduling within 48 hours before the appointment will incur a charge of 20% of the total service cost and missed appointments will be deemed non-refundable.