{"id":4018,"date":"2022-11-30T09:29:09","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T03:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/?p=4018"},"modified":"2026-03-17T17:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:01:35","slug":"ana-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/uncategorized-en\/ana-test\/","title":{"rendered":"ANA Test: Purpose, Price, Procedure &amp; Results [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"nav-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#pri\">Price<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#purp\">Purpose<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"nav-list\"><a href=\"#prep\">Preparation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pro\">Procedure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#res\">Result<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#samp\">Sample Report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ANA Test or Antinuclear Antibody Test<\/strong> is a <strong>blood test<\/strong> that <strong>detects<\/strong> <strong>anti-nuclear antibodies<\/strong>, a type of <strong>autoantibody<\/strong>, in your blood. These antibodies specifically<strong> target the cell\u2019s nucleus<\/strong> (thus called anti-nuclear) and cause cell damage. While the immune system usually creates antibodies to fight against foreign substances, it can sometimes mistake the body\u2019s own cells for harmful substances. Such antibodies are known as&nbsp;autoantibodies. <strong>ANA test price<\/strong>&nbsp;varies from <strong>Rs 500 to Rs 1500<\/strong>. The actual cost depends on the city, lab, and locality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anti-nuclear antibodies react with components of the body\u2019s own healthy cells. It can cause <strong>tissue and organ&nbsp;inflammation,<\/strong>&nbsp;joint&nbsp;and muscle<strong> pain<\/strong>, and <strong>fatigue<\/strong>. While it\u2019s normal to have some ANA, having too many of these proteins is a sign of active&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000816.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">autoimmune disease<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/w3-webp\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ana-test-1024x535.jpgw3.webp\" alt=\"ana test \" class=\"wp-image-13270\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ANA Test Details in Brief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Also Known As<\/strong><\/td><td>Antinuclear antibody panel, fluorescent antinuclear antibody, FANA, ANA, ANA reflexive panel, Antinuclear Factor (ANF)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><td>To help diagnose autoimmune disorders, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Scleroderma, RA, etc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/td><td>Overnight fasting is preferred.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reporting Time<\/strong><\/td><td>&lt;24 Hrs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs. 500 to Rs. 1500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-INTRO-4-1024x783.jpg\" alt=\"ANA Test Purpose\" class=\"wp-image-4058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-INTRO-4-1024x783.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-INTRO-4-412x315.jpg 412w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-INTRO-4-768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-INTRO-4-595x455.jpg 595w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-INTRO-4.jpg 1412w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pri\">ANA Test Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ANA Test Price usually ranges from&nbsp;<strong>Rs 500 to Rs 1500.<\/strong>&nbsp;The actual price depends on the diagnostic centre and the city. Bookmerilab partners with more than 200 diagnostic centres across India. We provide&nbsp;<strong>a 10-50% discount<\/strong>&nbsp;on medical diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price at Popular Diagnostic Centres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below lists the ANA prices at a few popular diagnostic centres in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><thead><tr><th>Name of Lab<\/th><th>Test Price <\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Redcliffe Lab<\/td><td>Rs 1400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/blog\/metropolis-lab-price-list-get-discounts-and-offers\/\">Metropolis Healthcare<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 950 ( City-based )<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/blog\/srl-diagnostics-price-list\/\">SRL Diagnostics<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/blog\/dr-lal-path-lab-rate-list\/\">Dr Lal Path labs<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vijaya Diagnostics<\/td><td>Rs 1800<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost in different cities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below lists the prices in different cities. You can click on the name of the city to get the list of diagnostic centres with their price and discount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><thead><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Test Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/delhi\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ANA Test Price in Delhi<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 550 to Rs 2100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/mumbai\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ANA Test Price in Mumbai<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 550 to Rs 950<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/bangalore\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/bangalore\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\">ANA Test Price in Bangalore<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 550 to Rs 1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/hyderabad\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/hyderabad\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\">ANA Test Price in Hyderabad<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 550 to Rs 1100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/gurgaon\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/gurgaon\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\">ANA Test Price in Gurgaon<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 550 to Rs 2100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/chennai\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/chennai\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\">ANA Test Price in Chennai<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 550 to Rs 950<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/\/bookmerilab.com\/kolkata\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/kolkata\/anti-nuclear-antibody-ana-63\">ANA Test Price in Kolkata<\/a><\/td><td>Rs 450 to Rs 550<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-SUMMARY-666x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Infographics with summary\" class=\"wp-image-4040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-SUMMARY-666x1024.jpg 666w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-SUMMARY-205x315.jpg 205w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-SUMMARY-768x1182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-SUMMARY-998x1536.jpg 998w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-SUMMARY-595x915.jpg 595w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TEST-SUMMARY.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"purp\">ANA Test Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An ANA test looks for antinuclear antibodies in your blood. If the test finds antinuclear antibodies in your blood,&nbsp;<strong>it may mean you have an autoimmune disorder.<\/strong> Thus, this test helps detect and diagnose certain&nbsp;autoimmune disorders such as&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)<\/strong>&#8211; the most common type of lupus which is can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, brain and blood cells <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rarediseases.info.nih.gov\/diseases\/10252\/sjogren-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sjogren&#8217;s syndrome<\/a>&#8211; causes dry eyes and dry mouth as it affects the glands that produce saliva and tears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rheumatoid arthritis<\/strong>&#8211; a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the joints including those in the hands and feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scleroderma<\/strong>&#8211; a connective tissue disorder affecting the skin, causing joint pain, heartburn and an exaggerated response to cold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Addison&#8217;s Disease<\/strong>, due to lower <a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/blood-tests\/cortisol-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cortisol<\/a> production by adrenal glands, causes fatigue and weakness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autoimmune&nbsp;hepatitis<\/strong> causes inflammation in your liver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms: When To Get The ANA Test?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should get an ANA test in case you are experiencing the following symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>joint pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>muscle pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>red butterfly-shaped rashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is always better to consult a doctor before ordering the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of ANA tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different types of ANA tests depending on the testing method and the number of parameters included. Your Doctor should prescribe you one depending on your clinical indication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ANA Profile Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It includes 17 parameters like Ds DNA, Nucleosome, histone SmD1 (Anti Smith antibodies), PCNA (Proliferating Cell Nuclear antigen), PO (Rib-PO), SS-A\/ Anti Ro(60 kD), SS-A\/ Anti Ro (52 kD), SS-B (Anti LA), CENP-B (Centromere Pattern-B), SCL-70 (Sclerostin 70), U1-snRNP, AMA-M2, Anti JO-1 antibody, PM Scl (Polymyositis\/Scleroderma), Mi-2, and Ku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ANA Blot Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It includes a combination of selected parts of up to 22 specific antigens of Jo-1, PmScl, SS-A\/Ro 52, SS-A\/Ro 60, SS-B\/La, Scl-70, RNP-A, RNP-C, RNP-68, SmB, SmD, centromere B, centromere A, PL-7, PL-12, ribosomal protein P0, PCNA, histones, dsDNA,&nbsp;M2, DFS70, and nucleosome. Then, recombinant antigens are applied to the nitrocellulose membrane (i.e. to the respective BLOT\u2011LINE (BL) strips). If specific antibodies are present in the sample, they will bind to the respective antigens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ANA ELISA Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ELISA is a testing method, and sometimes a Doctor may specify a specific method for testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prep\">Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine, both prescription and non-prescription, ayurvedic, etc. Your doctor may advise you to stop the ones that can affect the test results, like antihypertensives ( drugs used for high BP). DO NOT stop any medication on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During an ANA test, <strong>Overnight fasting is preferred<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pro\">What is the ANA test Procedure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a fairly simple diagnostic blood test. A blood sample is taken from the vein in your arm or hand by the following steps-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>A technician (phlebotomist) may tie a tourniquet (elastic band) to your arm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The phlebotomist will locate your blood vessel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then the site is cleaned with spirit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Needle is inserted into your vein to draw the blood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The blood sample is then withdrawn into a syringe or a vial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cotton is placed on the puncture site with mild pressure till the bleeding stops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A small band-aid is then placed, which may be removed after an hour.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire procedure takes only a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/procedure-of-a-blood-test.jpg\" alt=\"blood test Procedure\" class=\"wp-image-3831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/procedure-of-a-blood-test.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/procedure-of-a-blood-test-560x280.jpg 560w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/procedure-of-a-blood-test-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/procedure-of-a-blood-test-595x298.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a very simple and safe test. The risks involved are the same as that of any other blood test. These include-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Infection<\/strong> at the puncture site if proper sterilization protocol is not followed and the needle is contaminated. This is, however, very rare. You may ensure that your phlebotomist takes out the needle in front of you from a sterile pack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple pricks<\/strong> if the blood vessel is not easily found<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excessive bleeding<\/strong> at the puncture site- Please inform your healthcare provider if you are taking any blood thinners or have any bleeding disorders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light-headedness<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>due to stress or heavy bleeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Minor pain and bruising that might occur will resolve on their own in a very short time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"res\">ANA Test Results and Interpretation&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Test results are available within 24-48 hours of sample collection. For urgent cases, early results can be requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Normal (Negative) Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Anti-nuclear antibody level is below 20 Units by the ELISA method, then it is a negative result. Another testing method is IFA or immunofluorescence technique, which measures the result in <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">titer<\/strong>. It is discussed in detail in a further section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A negative ANA result means you are at<strong style=\"user-select: auto;\"> low risk of an autoimmune disease<\/strong>. It usually is not necessary to immediately repeat a negative ANA test. However, due to the episodic nature of autoimmune diseases, it may be worthwhile to repeat the test at a future date if symptoms recur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Parameter<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Normal value\/ Threshold<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unit<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Anti-nuclear antibody<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Units\/U<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Positive Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A positive result of the ANA test means that antinuclear antibodies are <strong>present above the threshold level<\/strong> in your blood. In most cases, a positive ANA test indicates that your immune system has launched a misdirected attack on your own tissue. A positive result is likely if you have &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lupus, the most common type being SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other autoimmune diseases like scleroderma, Rheumatoid arthritis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viral infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thyroid disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A positive result doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you have a disease. There are cases wherein healthy people do have antinuclear antibodies in their blood. In addition, certain medicines can affect your results. Also, antinuclear antibody levels tend to increase with age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Interpret Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">The ELISA Technique <\/strong>involves the interaction of antibodies, primarily IgG, present in the serum sample with a prepared antigen and the addition of an antibody that binds to this complex and induces a colour change. The result is an optical density value (a photometric scale) that is read as positive, or negative. Hence ELISA is more of a qualitative test. Newer ELISA tests have been developed with increased sensitivity and specificity. They are comparatively easier to conduct but more costly as compared to the IF technique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">The immunofluorescence (IF) technique<\/strong> is currently considered as the gold standard in ANA testing. It uses HEp-2 substrate with an IgG-specific conjugate to help determine the presence of antibodies in the serum sample. Immunofluorescence patterns are observed under a microscope in a positive (+) test result. <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">ANA<\/strong>&nbsp;is reported as a \u201ctiter\u201d. The samples are screened after being diluted 1:40 to 1:160 in a buffered solution. If staining is observed at both dilutions, then more dilution is done until no more staining is visible under the microscope. The level to which a patient&#8217;s sample can be diluted with recognizable staining is known as<strong style=\"user-select: auto;\"> ANA titer<\/strong>. Higher titers mean more antibodies are present. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interpretation at some titer levels is given below for reference-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>ANA titer<\/th><th>Interpretation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1:30<\/td><td>No Antibodies found<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1:320<\/td><td>Antibodies are found<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1:1300<\/td><td>Antibodies are very high<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Immunofluorescence<strong> patterns <\/strong>are <strong>disease-specific<\/strong> like-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Homogenous<\/strong>: SLE, drug-induced lupus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speckled<\/strong>: SLE, Sjogren syndrome, Scleroderma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nucleolar<\/strong>: Scleroderma, Polymyositis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Centromere<\/strong>: CREST syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people who are absolutely fit might have a&nbsp;<strong>low level<\/strong>&nbsp;of ANA which is considered absolutely safe. The presence of a&nbsp;<strong>low level<\/strong>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>ANA<\/strong>&nbsp;is not always&nbsp;<strong>abnormal<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/FCB2CB70-6886-4FBA-9B7B-EB01B7E5B631-1024x658.jpeg\" alt=\"ANA test titer interpretation\" class=\"wp-image-13206\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ratio of ANA indicates normalcy and the presence of diseases.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ANA Test Sample Report<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\" id=\"samp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/image.png\" alt=\"sample report\" class=\"wp-image-13254\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A negative ANA test does not necessarily rule out an autoimmune disorder. Similarly, many individuals with a positive result may never develop any autoimmune disorder. If the test results are positive, you may have an autoimmune disease; however, it does not indicate the particular disease one might be suffering from. Thus, the doctor might recommend testing for <strong>additional tests<\/strong> like the ones mentioned below-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An anti-centromere test diagnoses scleroderma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The anti-double-stranded (ds) DNA test diagnoses lupus. Furthermore, C3 and C4 complement protein tests may also be ordered to confirm the diagnosis of lupus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, an ENA panel helps your doctor see which autoimmune disease you have. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, some drugs like sulphadiazines, procainamide, isoniazid, methyldopa, etc may be associated with a positive ANA test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ANA or anti-nuclear antibodies are produced by the body&#8217;s immune system against itself, specifically against the nucleus (and also the cytoplasm). It has been used for nearly 50 years now and still remains one of the most important tests to evaluate patients with suspected <strong>connective tissue disorder<\/strong>, also referred to as ANA-associated rheumatic diseases (AARDs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include mixed connective tissue disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, Sjogren&#8217;s disease, drug-induced LE, etc. A positive or negative result does not solely indicate the presence or absence of an autoimmune disease. The doctor will have to correlate clinically and may need to perform more tests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1668258412158\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does it mean if you are ANA positive?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A positive ANA test indicates that you have detectable anti-nuclear antibodies in your blood. This may be indicative of an autoimmune disorder. Some people with a positive ANA test may never develop an autoimmune disorder. Almost one-third of women above the age of 65 years test positive for the ANA test.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1668266519839\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What diseases cause ANA positive?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">ANA-associated rheumatic diseases (AARDs) are associated with an ANA-positive test. These include mixed connective tissue disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, Sjogren&#8217;s disease, drug-induced LE, polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud&#8217;s phenomenon, etc<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1668266855814\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What level of ANA is high?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A ratio of\u00a0<strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">1:640 or greater<\/strong>\u00a0indicates a high possibility of autoimmune disorder. However, a positive result doesn&#8217;t always mean that you have an autoimmune disease. The results need to be clinically correlated before drawing a conclusion.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1668267573556\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can the ANA test be positive in cancer patients?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, a positive ANA test may be associated with a few cancers like <strong style=\"user-select: auto;\">lung, breast, head, and neck cancer<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1668267835727\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is ANA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">ANA stands for antinuclear antibodies. It is a type of autoantibody that is an antibody against self. These are produced against nuclear and cytoplasmic antigens and hence the name anti-nuclear.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to book ANA Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-book-2-410x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Book diagnostic tests online\" class=\"wp-image-4039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-book-2-410x1024.jpg 410w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-book-2-126x315.jpg 126w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-book-2-768x1920.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-book-2-595x1488.jpg 595w, https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-book-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Basic Guide to ANA Testing | AACC.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2628865\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rowsa sticky3\">\n            <div class=\"columnsa stickytext columnsticky\">\n                <h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u20b9489 <del style=\"color: #d3d3d3;\">\u20b9600<\/del><\/h4>\n                <p style=\"text-align: center;\">ANA Test<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"columnsa columnsticky\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/booking?city=delhi&amp;lab=96&amp;test=63&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=tests&amp;utm_campaign=booknow\" class=\"stickybutton\">Book Now<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-4018\" data-postid=\"4018\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-4018 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ANA Test or Antinuclear Antibody Test is a blood test that detects anti-nuclear antibodies, a type of autoantibody, in your blood. These antibodies specifically target the cell\u2019s nucleus (thus called anti-nuclear) and cause cell damage. While the immune system usually creates antibodies to fight against foreign substances, it can sometimes mistake the body\u2019s own cells [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,73],"tags":[66,67],"builder_content":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4018"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4018"}],"version-history":[{"count":50,"href":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4018\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8596,"href":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4018\/revisions\/8596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookmerilab.com\/tests\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}