ANA Screen Antibody
$ 29.00
ANA Test (Antinuclear Antibody)
Blood Test for Autoimmune Disease Screening
Concerned about autoimmune symptoms?
The ANA Test (Antinuclear Antibody Test) is used to help screen for autoimmune disorders, including lupus (SLE), polymyositis, and other connective tissue diseases.
✔ Screens for autoimmune conditions
✔ Simple blood test
✔ Widely used diagnostic tool
⏱ Typical turnaround: results are usually emailed in 1–3 days.
Also Known As
- Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
- Fluorescent Antinuclear Antibody (FANA)
What This Test Measures
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
This test detects autoantibodies that target the body’s own cells.
📌 The presence of ANA may indicate an autoimmune response
📌 Often used as a first-line screening test for autoimmune diseases
Why Choose This Test?
✅ Helps screen for autoimmune disorders
✅ Supports early detection of conditions like lupus
✅ Useful for evaluating unexplained symptoms
✅ Commonly ordered by healthcare providers
👉 A key first step in identifying autoimmune conditions
Conditions Associated with a Positive ANA
A positive ANA test may be seen in:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Polymyositis / Dermatomyositis
- Sjogren’s syndrome
- Scleroderma
- Other autoimmune disorders
📌 A positive result does not confirm a diagnosis—additional testing is usually required
Related Tests
Your provider may recommend follow-up testing, such as:
- ENA Panel
- Anti-dsDNA
- Anticentromere Antibody
- Complement levels
- AMA (Antimitochondrial Antibodies)
When Should You Get This Test?
Consider this test if you have symptoms such as:
- Joint pain or swelling
- Fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Skin rashes
- Unexplained inflammation
👉 Typically ordered when a provider suspects an autoimmune condition
How the Test Is Performed
- Blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
- Quick and routine lab procedure
📌 No special preparation is required
Important Preparation Information
- No fasting required
- Some medications may affect results
📌 Always discuss medications with your healthcare provider before testing
Understanding Your Results
👉 Positive ANA → May indicate an autoimmune process (requires further testing)
👉 Negative ANA → Autoimmune disease less likely (but not completely ruled out)
📌 Results must be interpreted along with symptoms and additional tests
Fast, Reliable Results
Receive a lab-certified report including:
- ANA result
- Reference information
- Clear documentation
Important Information
- This test is used for screening—not diagnosis
- Additional testing is often required to confirm a condition
- Follow up with a healthcare provider for interpretation
Take the First Step in Understanding Your Health
Simple. Informative. Clinically valuable.
Common questions about this test
What is the ANA Screen Antibody used for?
The ANA Screen Antibody is used to help document lab testing or immunity status for school, healthcare, clinical rotation, employment, or program requirements when that test is requested by your school or organization.
Is a doctor’s order or lab order included?
Yes. SchoolTiters includes the required doctor’s order or lab order when needed so you can complete testing through the ordering process on SchoolTiters.com.
Are results performed by certified labs?
Yes. SchoolTiters results are performed by certified labs and include the lab and result information schools typically need for compliance review.
Will SchoolTiters help fill out school forms?
Yes. For services ordered through SchoolTiters.com, we can help with eligible school forms, physician signatures, or medical-organization stamps at no additional charge. After results are emailed, fill out your personal information and send the form to customerservice@labreqs.com. Learn more about school form help.
ANA Screen Antibody
$ 29.00
