Antinuclear Antibodies ANA
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)