NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
The Autoimmune Assessment test is comprised of two routinely tested markers.
The antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is used as a primary test to assist in evaluating for autoimmune disorders. ANA are a group of autoantibodies produced by the immune system which may affect many tissues through the body and is used to help diagnose systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) along with other antibody (Ab) testing. ANA Ab’s can cause organ damage as they are located in the nucleus of cells. ANA’s may be used to help diagnose or rule out other autoimmune disorders, such as Sjögren syndrome, polymyositis and scleroderma.
Rheumatoid factor (RF) is used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune arthritic condition. In the early stages of RA, symptoms may present as osteoarthritis or may be un-identifiable as other connective tissue disorders such as Reynard’s syndrome, scleroderma, autoimmune thyroid disorders, systemic lupus erythematosus, may present with symptoms of RA type disorders.
Analytes
- Antinuclear Antinbody-ANA
- Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
Common Conditions
- Other Health Conditions
- Joint pain
- Joint redness
- Joint stiffness
- Joint swelling
- Joint tenderness
- Joint warmth
- Loss of joint range of motion
About the test kit:
- An authorized blood specimen order form that you take to your local accredited pathology for collection of your blood (Find a pathology near you here).
- A blood specimen test kit for the pathology to use to collect your blood sample
- Complete instructions for taking the test for you and the pathology
- Test results are sent to one of our professional health practitioners within 7 business days for evaluation. Our practitioners contact you with the results and recommendations on any findings via email, mail or phone.
This test is a blood test kit. A test kit will be posted to you with full instructions including prepaid return postage to the laboratory. The following markers will be tested
- Anti-Nuclear Factor (ANA)
- Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
- a-CCP Abs
- Extractable Nuclear Antigen (ENA)
- Double-stranded DNA (dsDNA)
- Smooth Muscle Antibodies (SMA)
- Anti- Mitochondrial Antibodies (AMA)
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
You can click here to find a pathology near you.
Turn-around time: 5 days
