Immunology, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases

These tests assess the body's immune system and help identify inflammatory processes and autoimmune diseases..

The following tests are performed in the department:

Inflammation

  • ASLO
  • Complement C3
  • Complement C4
  • Ceruloplasmin
  • CRP (C-reactive protein)
  • IgA, IgG, IgM
  • Factor reumatoid

Autoimmune diseases

  • Circulating immune complexes (CIC)
  • Anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA), anti-ssDNA
  • Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
  • AMA-2 antimitochondrial antibodies
  • Liver microsomal antibodies (Anti-LC)
  • Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)
  • (anti-MPO)
  • Anti-PR3 antibodies (cANCA)
  • Anti-SS-A antibodies (Ro)
  • Anti-SS-B antibodies (Ro)
  • Anti-RNP/Sm antibodies
  • IgM antiphospholipid antibodies
  • Antiphospholipid IgG antibodies
  • Anti-soluble liver antigen (anti-SLA) antibodies
  • Anti-hepatic cytolytic antibodies (anti-LC)
  • SCL-70 antibodies
  • Anti-MCV antibodies
  • Anticardiolipin IgG antibodies
  • IgM anticardiolipin antibodies
  • Anti-CCP antibodies
  • Anti-MS antibodies

Recommendations for patient preparation:

  1. The analyses are performed in the morning.
  2. Avoid stress and physical exertion before harvesting.
  3. Inform your doctor about the treatments you are taking.