Blood test
Ana Titre (immunofluorescence)
1 parameter
Screens for antinuclear antibodies used in autoimmune and connective tissue disease work-up.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Negative | screen negative |
| Positive | autoimmune context |
| Titre/pattern | helps interpretation |
ANA is a screening test and must be matched with symptoms and confirmatory antibodies.
Anti Nuclear Antibodies (ana) is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (Serum) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 795 against an MRP of Rs. 880, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Relevant details from a Thyrocare sample report are shown below. A standalone PDF preview for Anti Nuclear Antibodies (ana) is not available here. Reference intervals may vary by method and patient factors. Use the interval printed on your own final report.
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
|---|---|
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, UKAS, ANAB |
| Parameter | Unit | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODIES (ANA) | AU/mL | <=20 |
Educational guide only. The Thyrocare sample-report range is shown in the Reports & Ranges section. For your own result, use the range on your final report and discuss it with your clinician.
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Autoimmune screen | Looks for antinuclear antibodies. |
| Lupus support | Often used when lupus or related disease is suspected. |
| Follow-up trigger | Positive ANA may lead to specific antibody tests. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Joint pain, rash, fatigue, fever, mouth ulcers, photosensitivity. |
| Risk context | Suspected lupus, Sjogren syndrome, scleroderma or autoimmune hepatitis. |
| Follow-up users | People with unexplained multi-system symptoms. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. |
| Important limit | Positive ANA alone does not diagnose a disease. |
| Interpretation | Pattern, titer and symptoms matter. |
Home sample collection for Anti Nuclear Antibodies (ana) is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
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Your sample is collected by a trained phlebotomist and sent to the partner laboratory for analysis. The laboratory processes the sample using its validated procedures and quality controls. Your final report shows the result, unit and reference range used for that test. Discuss an unexpected or abnormal result with your clinician.