Antinuclear Factor Determination. Prices, Reviews, Ratings
General information
Sometimes the body's defense systems fail. In this case, immune cells attack healthy ones. Pathologies resulting from such reactions are called autoimmune.
Determination of the antinuclear factor can significantly facilitate the correct diagnosis.
The technique is based on the study of human epithelial cells HEp-2. Allows you to detect antinuclear antibodies.
Procedure
Preparation
No preparatory measures are required.
Procedure for determining the antinuclear factor
First, it is necessary to disinfect the site of exposure. After this, the doctor makes a careful puncture of the vein. Then fluid is collected from the vascular bed. There is no significant blood loss.
Indications
The technique is indicated for:
- symptoms of an autoimmune disease (prolonged fever, joint pain, fatigue, weight loss, skin changes);
- detection of changes characteristic of systemic connective tissue diseases (increased ESR, C-reactive protein levels, circulating immune complexes).
Contraindications
Poor blood clotting is the only contraindication to this procedure.
Decoding the analysis
Reference values - negative result.
Reasons for increased level:
- tuberculosis;
- infective endocarditis, mononucleosis;
- systemic lupus erythematosus;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- systemic scleroderma;
- Sjogren's syndrome, Raynaud's;
- dermatomyositis;
- leukemia;
- malignant neoplasms;
- severe myasthenia;
- chronic autoimmune hepatitis;
- pneumoconiosis.
Prices and clinics
The service is provided in private and public clinics. The procedure is prescribed by a rheumatologist. You can find out more detailed information on the medical portal.
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