{"product_id":"anti-parietal-cells-antibodies","title":"Anti Parietal Cells Antibodies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-Nuclear Factor (ANF) Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a blood test used to detect antinuclear antibodies that target components of the nucleus within the body's cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis test helps healthcare professionals investigate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eautoimmune disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly conditions in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. The Anti-Nuclear Factor (ANF) Test is another name for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-Nuclear Antibodies (ANA) Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is commonly used in the evaluation of suspected Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjögren's Syndrome, Systemic Sclerosis, and other connective tissue diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does This Test Check?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetects antinuclear antibodies (ANF\/ANA) in the blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps investigate suspected autoimmune and connective tissue disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports the evaluation of conditions such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay assist in investigating symptoms such as unexplained joint pain, fatigue, skin rashes, and muscle discomfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps healthcare professionals determine whether additional autoimmune antibody testing is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides supporting information alongside other laboratory investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clotted Blood or Serum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–3 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepartment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Immunology \/ Serology (subject to laboratory confirmation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatient Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasting is generally not required for the ANF Test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your healthcare provider about any autoimmune conditions or relevant symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your doctor about any medications or supplements you are currently taking, as certain medications may be associated with positive ANF results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your healthcare provider if you have a family history of autoimmune disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow any specific sample collection instructions provided by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Anti-Nuclear Factor (ANF) Test is commonly used as an initial investigation when an autoimmune or connective tissue disorder is suspected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epositive ANF result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e indicates that antinuclear antibodies were detected. However, a positive result alone does not confirm an autoimmune disease, as these antibodies may also be present in healthy individuals and in certain other medical conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enegative ANF result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes some autoimmune diseases, particularly Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), less likely but does not completely rule out all autoimmune disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the laboratory method, ANF results may include an antibody titre and staining pattern, which can provide additional information for clinical interpretation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther investigations, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-dsDNA, ENA Profile, Complement C3\/C4, ESR, and CRP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, may be recommended depending on the patient's symptoms and clinical findings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResults should be interpreted by a healthcare professional alongside symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and other relevant investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReporting Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To be confirmed by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm test availability and sample collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Pharmacy Global Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025776242940,"sku":"LAB-064","price":4370.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.londonpharmacy.com.pk\/products\/anti-parietal-cells-antibodies","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}