What is

Anti-nuclear antibodies are a group of many different autoimmune antibodies.  

That are used

Anti-nuclear antibodies are the most sensitive blood test for the diagnosis of Sharp syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Anti-nuclear antibodies are positive in cases:

• Systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus (> 95%)
• Mixed connective tissue disease (> 95%)
• Sjogren's syndrome (75-90%)
• Scleroderma (70-90%)
• Polymyositis - Dermatomyositis (40-60%)
• Rheumatoid arthritis (rare)

  There are also cases where anti-nuclear antibodies appear positive and in healthy subjects, especially in older age or in relatives of SLE patients.  

Reference Prices / Physiological Laboratory

Result in a dilution certificate Negative <1/80 Patiently positive 1/80 - 1/160 Positive> 1/160   Information Selected - Indicative with Sources: Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests - J.Wallach and https://labtestsonline.org Choosing and explaining the use of the analysis is the sole responsibility of your treating physician Editing: Ioannis Gratsias D / Laboratory / MSc Clinical Biochemistry - Molecular Biology June 2019