Serum Amyloid A (SAA) Test | Lahalak Platform
A sensitive marker for monitoring chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, reacting quickly to health changes to accurately track your treatment's effectiveness.
Scientific name: Serum Amyloid A (SAA) Protein Test
The serum amyloid A protein (SAP) test is a quantitative measurement of the level of this acute phase reactive protein (APR) in the blood. SAA is primarily produced in the liver in response to inflammatory signals (cytokines such as interleukin-1 and interleukin-6). Its levels rise rapidly and significantly (hundreds to thousands of times) during a...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A detailed analysis to measure the level of amyloid A protein (SAA) in blood serum.
- Consult a rheumatologist, immunologist, or internist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not generally required to perform this analysis.
- Timing of sampling: Not very sensitive, but if the goal is to monitor the response to treatment, a relatively consistent time should be maintained for taking successive samples (e.g., always in the morning).
- A minor infection (such as a cold) may affect the result and raise it. Any current symptoms of infection should be reported to the doctor.
- No other special preparations are required. The sample can be taken at any time of day.
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