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ANA Profile

Profile1 tests included
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report in24-48 hrs

Tests included in this profile 1

  • ANA Profile

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn 24-48 hrs

About this test

The ANA profile (ANA blot) checks for a group of specific antibodies against parts of your own cell nucleus, such as dsDNA, Sm, SS-A (Ro), SS-B (La), Scl-70 and Jo-1. Each antibody is linked with a particular autoimmune disease, so the pattern helps name the condition.

Why is this test done?

  • Identify the type of autoimmune disease after a positive ANA
  • Diagnose lupus, Sjögren's, scleroderma or myositis
  • Investigate long-standing joint pain, rash or dry eyes

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Joint pain and swelling
  • Rash on the face worsened by sun
  • Dry eyes and dry mouth
  • Fingers turning white or blue in cold
  • Muscle weakness or long-lasting tiredness

Normal range

Each antibody Negative

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

A positive band for a specific antibody points towards the disease linked with it. Results are always read with symptoms and other tests.

Common reasons
  • Lupus (dsDNA, Sm, nucleosome)
  • Sjögren's syndrome (SS-A, SS-B)
  • Scleroderma (Scl-70, centromere)
  • Myositis (Jo-1)
  • Mixed connective tissue disease (RNP)

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

ANA tells if autoimmune antibodies are present; the profile tells which ones, which helps name the disease.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in 24-48 hrs after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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