Anti-Histone Antibody Test Price | Lahalak
Helps diagnose drug-induced lupus, facilitating differentiation from systemic lupus to ensure correct treatment decisions and identifying the causative medication to stop it.
Scientific name: Anti-Histone Antibody Test
Serological tests detect autoantibodies directed against histone proteins, the essential proteins around which DNA wraps to form nucleosomes in the cell nucleus. These antibodies are commonly associated with drug-induced lupus erythematosus (DIL), appearing in more than 95% of cases. They may also be found in a smaller percentage of patients with p...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Analysis to detect Anti-Histone antibodies in blood serum.
- Consult a rheumatologist or immunologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required.
- It is very important to inform the doctor of all medications the patient is taking, including those prescribed by another doctor or dispensed without a prescription, as this is the basis for interpreting the result.
- This analysis is often requested when the ANA (antinuclear antibodies) test is positive.
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