An autoimmune hepatitis panel is a group of blood tests that help diagnose autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). AIH is a chronic liver disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the liver.
What’s included in the panel?
Anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA)
Anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA)
Anti-liver/kidney microsomal antibodies (LKM)
Anti-smooth muscle antibodies (ASMA)
Serum IgG
Immune protein levels in the blood
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is taken from a vein and sent to a lab for testing.
No special preparation is required.
When is the test ordered?
When AIH or another autoimmune liver disease is suspected.
When symptoms like fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain, or itchy skin are observed.
What’s the treatment for AIH?
Medicines that lower immune system activity, such as prednisone and azathioprine.
Treatment may need to be lifelong
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An Autoimmune Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) panel is a blood test that helps diagnose ILD, a group of lung conditions that cause inflammation and scarring, by identifying specific antibodies associated with autoimmune disorders that can lead to lung damage.
Here’s a breakdown of the panel’s purpose and what it involves:
Purpose:
This panel aims to diagnose and differentiate between various types of ILD, particularly those linked to autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or other connective tissue diseases.
How it works:
It detects antibodies in the blood that may indicate the presence of autoimmune conditions and their association with ILD.
Importance:
Recognizing autoimmune-related ILD is crucial for effective treatment and management, as it can involve interventions that target the underlying autoimmune process.
Test Description
This panel tests a selection of antibodies associated with ILD.
Associated Conditions:
ILD can be caused by various factors, including connective tissue diseases, systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, genetic abnormalities, pneumotoxicity, infections, or unknown causes.
Clinical Significance
A subset of interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients have underlying connective tissue diseases (CTDs). This panel serves as an aid for the diagnosis of CTDs, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory myositis, systemic sclerosis, and Sjogren’s syndrome, that are associated with the development of ILD
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