INDIVIDUAL EXAMINATIONS, Page 15

The ANA MBA (Multiplex Bead Assay) test is a modern laboratory method designed to detect antinuclear antibodies (ANA).

NA screening (Extractable Nuclear Antigens) is a laboratory test used to detect specific antibodies against various nuclear antigens.

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

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

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

The anti-C1q test detects antibodies against the C1q component of the complement system. These antibodies are often associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),...

The anti-deamidated gliadin IgA and IgG test is used to detect antibodies against deamidated gliadin, a modified component of gluten.

The anti-endomysium (EMA) IgG test detects antibodies against endomysium, which is a component of connective tissue.

The a-ARA IgA test detects the presence of reticulin antibodies (IgA class).

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

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 ASCA (anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies) IgA and IgG test detects antibodies against the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. These antibodies are often present in...