BASIC BIOICHEMISTRY, Page 2

The a-desmosomes test is used to diagnose autoimmune diseases that affect desmosomes, structures that connect cells in epithelial tissues.

The anti-dsDNA test detects antibodies against double-stranded DNA in the blood.

The a-gastroparietal cells (GPCA) test detects antibodies against gastric parietal cells, which are often present in autoimmune gastritis.

The a-GBM (anti-glomerular basement membrane) test is a blood test that detects antibodies against the glomerular basement membrane (GBM), a component of the kidney's filtering...

The a-HBc IgM test detects IgM antibodies against the core antigen of the hepatitis B virus (HBcAg).

The a-HBc total test detects antibodies against the core antigen of the hepatitis B virus (HBcAg).

The anti-HBe (anti-HBeAg) test is a serological examination aimed at detecting antibodies against HBeAg, an antigen associated with viral replication in hepatitis B.

The anti-histone test detects antibodies against histone proteins, which are often found in certain autoimmune diseases, particularly drug-induced lupus erythematosus....

The intrinsic factor (IF) test is used to detect antibodies against intrinsic factor, which is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine....

The a-LKM test detects antibodies against liver and kidney microsomes.

The a-MCV (mutated citrullinated vimentin) test is used for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

The anti-nucleosome test is used to detect antibodies against nucleosomes, which are the basic units of DNA and histone proteins.