ANCA Screening Test at Home | Lahalak Medical Platform
Experiencing vague kidney or lung symptoms? The ANCA test detects autoantibodies attacking white blood cells, guiding doctors toward an accurate diagnosis of serious inflammatory vascular diseases like vasculitis.
Scientific name: Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies (ANCA) Screening
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) screening is an immunoseriologic test that detects the presence of autoantibodies directed against enzymes found in the cytoplasmic granules of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). The test is typically performed using immunosorbent assay (IFA) on neutrophils and can reveal two main types: cytoplas...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A screening test to detect the presence and nature (pattern) of neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) in serum.
- A report detailing the qualitative result and the caliber, if any.
- Consult a rheumatologist, nephrologist, or immunologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required
- The sample should be taken before starting severe immunosuppressive therapy (e.g., high doses of corticosteroids or cyclophosphamide) to obtain an accurate baseline, if possible.
- Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking.
- No other special preparations are required.
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