The Autoimmune Unit specializes in the detection of autoantibodies, using immunofluorescence, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA), immunoCAP and immunoblot techniques. Testing is available for most autoimmune diseases as listed below:
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No. |
Tests offered |
Disease associated |
Turn Around Time (Working days) |
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1 |
Extractable Nuclear Antigen (ENA) Screening |
Connective Tissue Disease |
7 |
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2 |
Extractable Nuclear Antigen (ENA) Specific antibodies |
10 |
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Anti-SSA/Ro |
Sjogren's Syndrome, Connective Tissue Diseases |
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Anti-SSB/La |
Sjogren's Syndrome |
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Anti-Sm |
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) |
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Anti-U1RNP |
Mixed Connective Tissue Diseases |
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Anti-Jo-1 |
Polydermatomyositis |
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Anti-Scl-70/Topoisomerase 1 |
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) |
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Anti-centromere |
Limited Systemic Sclerosis (CREST) |
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3 |
Anti-Acetycholine Receptor antibodies |
Myasthenia Gravis |
21 |
|
4 |
Anti-Smooth Muscle Ab |
Autoimmune Hepatitis |
7 |
|
5 |
Anti-Parietal cells antibodies |
Pernicious Anaemia (Autoimmune Gastritis) |
7 |
|
6 |
Anti-Mitochondrial antibodies |
Primary Billiary Cirrhosis |
7 |
|
7 |
Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic antibodies: P- and C- ANCA |
ANCA-associated Vasculitides Diseases |
7 |
|
8 |
Anti-Liver-Kidney Microsome (LKM) |
Autoimmune Hepatitis |
7 |
|
9 |
Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody : IgG & IgM |
Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome |
10 |
|
10 |
Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane |
Goodpasture's syndrome |
10 |
|
11 |
Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Protein (CCP) |
Rheumatoid Arthritis |
14 |
|
12 |
Coeliac Antibodies: Anti-Endomysium |
Coeliac Diseases |
21 |
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Anti-Gliadin |
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Anti- Tissue Transglutaminase |
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13 |
Anti-Aquaporin 4 (Anti-Aq4) |
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) |
7 |
|
14 |
Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor (NMDAR) |
Autoimmune Encephalopathies (Anti-NMDAR encephalitis) |
7 |
|
15 |
Diabetes Mellitus Antibodies: Anti-Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Anti Islet Cells Anti-Insulinoma-Associated Antigen 2 Anti-Insulin |
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 |
14 |
|
16 |
Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndrome (PNS) Antibodies: Anti-Ma, Anti-Yo, Anti-Ri, Anti-Hu, Anti-Amphiphysin, Anti-CV2 |
Paraneoplastic Neurologic Syndrome (PNS) |
14 |
|
17 |
Skin Antibodies for Pemphigoid disease: Anti-BP 180 & Anti-BP230 |
Pemphigoid Diseases |
14 |
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Anti-Desmoglein 1 & 3 |
Pemphigus Diseases |
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|
18 |
Gangliosides antibodies: Anti-GM1, Anti-GM2, Anti-GM3, Anti-GD1a, Anti-GD1b, Anti-GT1b, Anti-GQ1b |
Multifocal motor neuropathy, Gullain-Barre syndrome |
14 |
|
19 |
Anti-Voltage gated potassium channel (VGKC): Anti-LCI1, Anti-CASPR2 |
Autoimmune Encephalopathies |
7 |
|
20
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Specific Liver antibodies: Anti-AMA-M2 |
Primary Billiary Cirrhosis |
14
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Anti- M2-3E/BPO |
Primary Billiary Cirrhosis |
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Anti- Sp100 |
Primary Billiary Cirrhosis |
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Anti-PML |
Primary Billiary Cirrhosis |
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Anti-gp120 |
Primary Billiary Cirrhosis |
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Anti-LKM1 |
Autoimmune Hepatitis |
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Anti-LC-1 |
Autoimmune Hepatitis |
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Anti-SLA/LP |
Autoimmune Hepatitis |
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Anti-Ro-52 |
Autoimmune Hepatitis |
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|
21 |
Anti-Beta 2 glycoprotein IgM & IgG |
Anti-phospholipid syndrome |
10 |
|
22 |
Anti-GABA-b receptors |
Autoimmune encephalitis |
7 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Questions |
Answers |
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1 |
What is the type of specimen required for the tests? |
Blood or Serum |
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2 |
What is the type of specimen container/tube needed for sample collection? |
Plain tube or serum gel tube |
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3 |
What is the volume of specimen required for the tests? |
3-5ml for children; 5-10ml for adults. |
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4 |
Does the specimen need to be refrigerated/frozen during the transportation? |
No. |
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5 |
Do I need to make an appointment for the test? |
No. Specimen can be sent in anytime. |
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6 |
What is the charge for each test? (for non-government hospital) |
Please refer IMR handbook for the charge for each test or contact our directory. |
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7 |
What kind of request form should be used for the tests? |
IMR Request Form or Hospital Request Form. |
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8 |
Who should I contact for the results interpretation and clinical information? |
Pathologist or medical officer available in Autoimmune Unit. |
For enquiry, please contact: 03-26162781/2783
