ANA Profile by Immunoblot

An ANA Profile by Immunoblot is a type of blood test used to diagnose autoimmune diseases. It's a more specific follow-up test done after a positive ANA test using Indirect Immunofluorescence (IIF).

Blood Draw: A healthcare professional will draw a blood sample from your arm.
Immunoblotting: The blood serum is separated and exposed to strips containing various purified nuclear and cytoplasmic antigens.
Antibody Detection: If specific autoantibodies are present in your blood, they will bind to their corresponding antigens on the strips.
Analysis: Secondary antibodies linked to a detectable marker (often an enzyme) are used to identify the bound autoantibodies. This analysis reveals the specific antigen-antibody complexes present, indicating the type of autoantibodies.
Interpretation:

A positive ANA immunoblot result for a specific antibody helps diagnose a particular autoimmune disease. However, a negative result doesn't necessarily rule out an autoimmune condition. Your doctor will interpret the results in conjunction with your medical history, symptoms, and other laboratory tests.

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