Autoimmunology
The autoimmunology section of the Medi Lab Plus laboratory allows you to detect specific autoantibodies that attack the body's own cells. Highly accurate diagnostics helps the doctor make a timely diagnosis, differentiate systemic pathologies, and select the correct therapy regimen.
Areas of autoimmune research
The catalog combines tests for the detection of markers of systemic connective tissue diseases, rheumatological pathologies, autoimmune lesions of the nervous system, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. This section presents tests for antinuclear antibodies, antibodies to double-stranded DNA, rheumatoid factor, antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide and other specific immunoglobulins. These studies are crucial for the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome and scleroderma.
Accuracy of diagnosis of systemic pathologies
Detection of autoimmune processes requires maximum sensitivity and specificity of test systems. Modern laboratory equipment provides accurate calculation of antibody concentration, minimizing the risk of error. The timing of most studies is from one to several working days, depending on the complexity and method of conducting a particular test.
Preparing for testing for autoimmune diseases
The biomaterial is provided in the morning on an empty stomach after fasting for 8–12 hours. On the eve of the visit to the Medi Lab Plus department, it is necessary to exclude fatty foods, alcoholic beverages and limit serious physical exertion.
In the morning before blood sampling, you are allowed to drink only clean, still water. You should definitely inform your doctor about taking immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory or hormonal drugs, as these drugs directly affect the activity of antibodies in the blood serum and can change the real picture of laboratory indicators.