{"product_id":"anti-reticular-antibody","title":"Anti Reticular Antibody","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-Reticulin Antibody (ARA) Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a blood test used to detect autoantibodies directed against reticulin-associated structures found in connective tissues of the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis test has historically been used to help healthcare professionals investigate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeliac Disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an autoimmune condition in which consuming gluten triggers an immune reaction that can damage the lining of the small intestine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Anti-Reticulin Antibody testing may provide additional information in selected cases, it has largely been replaced by more accurate celiac disease antibody tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does This Test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 anti-reticulin antibodies in the blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay support the investigation of suspected Celiac Disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps identify certain autoimmune antibody responses associated with gluten-related disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides additional diagnostic information alongside other celiac disease investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay assist in evaluating patients with symptoms such as chronic diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, bloating, and unexplained weight loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps healthcare professionals determine whether further investigations are required.\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 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 cc (2 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 Anti-Reticulin Antibody Test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue consuming gluten before testing unless your doctor advises otherwise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid starting a gluten-free diet before testing, as it may affect antibody levels and test 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 history of Celiac Disease or other autoimmune disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your doctor about any medications, supplements, or dietary restrictions you are currently following.\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-Reticulin Antibody Test is an older diagnostic in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Pharmacy Global Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025776668924,"sku":"LAB-068","price":2415.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.londonpharmacy.com.pk\/products\/anti-reticular-antibody","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}