Specific antibody for rheumatoid arthritis
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The antinuclear antibody test is used to help doctors identify the presence of an autoimmune disorder in a patient. This blood test helps identify the antibodies in a patient that attack the healthy proteins contained in the nucleus of cells and in turn cause symptoms like rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. These antibodies are called antinuclear antibodies (ANA).
Some levels of ANA can be found even in healthy people. However, if high levels of ANA are present, it could increase the risk of developing an autoimmune disorder. When rheumatoid arthritis is suspected, some doctors look for ANA in their patient’s blood to identify the possible presence of an autoimmune disorder.
Explanation:
Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
Different types of arthritis exist, each with different causes including wear and tear, infections and underlying diseases.