Antinuclear Antibody Test

Test for Antinuclear Antibodies

What is ANA? ANA (antinuclear antibodies) is a term used to describe a diverse group of antibodies whose target is the nuclear antigen and cytoplasm of the cell. Thus, ANA is the specific autoantibodies produced by the body against one or more components of the patient’s own cell nucleus. ANA does not distinguish between foreign antigens and body tissue. So they attack the body’s cells causing signs and symptoms such as organ tissue inflammation, joint and muscle pain, fatigue … Prolonged [...]

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