PARIETAL CELL ANTIBODY IFA IN DILUTIONS Test
At DNA Labs UAE, we offer the PARIETAL CELL ANTIBODY IFA IN DILUTIONS Test for the diagnosis of autoimmune conditions such as autoimmune gastritis and pernicious anemia. This test helps detect the presence of antibodies against parietal cells in the body, which are found in the lining of the stomach and produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor.
Test Details
The Parietal Cell Antibody (PCA) Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) is used in this test. The patient’s serum is diluted and incubated with a substrate containing parietal cells. If the patient has antibodies against parietal cells, these antibodies will bind to the parietal cells in the substrate. The test is visualized using a fluorescent microscope, and the presence of fluorescence indicates the presence of parietal cell antibodies.
The dilutions used in the test refer to the dilution factor of the patient’s serum. The serum is typically diluted in a series of steps, allowing for the detection of antibodies even at low concentrations.
Test Components and Price
Test Name: PARIETAL CELL ANTIBODY IFA IN DILUTIONS Test
Components: Immunofluorescence Assay
Price: 700.0 AED
Sample Condition and Report Delivery
Sample Condition: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred.
Report Delivery: Sample daily by 11 am; Report next day
Doctor and Test Department
Doctor: Gastroenterologist, Physician
Test Department: IMMUNOPATHOLOGY
Pre Test Information
Overnight fasting is preferred before taking the test.
Interpretation and Further Evaluation
The Parietal Cell Antibody IFA in dilutions test is an important component of the diagnostic workup for autoimmune conditions. However, it should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings and tests. A positive result does not necessarily indicate the presence of disease, and further evaluation may be required.
| Test Name | PARIETAL CELL ANTIBODY IFA IN DILUTIONS Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 700.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Shiprefrigeratedorfrozen. Overnight fastingispreferred. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Daily by 11 am; ReportNext day |
| Method | Immunofluorescence Assay |
| Test type | Anemia-Vitamin B12 deficiency |
| Doctor | Gastroenterologist, Physician |
| Test Department: | IMMUNOPATHOLOGY |
| Pre Test Information | Overnight fasting is preferred. |
| Test Details |
The Parietal Cell Antibody (PCA) Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of antibodies against parietal cells in the body. Parietal cells are found in the lining of the stomach and produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor. The test involves diluting the patient’s serum and incubating it with a substrate that contains parietal cells. If the patient has antibodies against parietal cells, these antibodies will bind to the parietal cells in the substrate. The test is then visualized using a fluorescent microscope, and if fluorescence is observed, it indicates the presence of parietal cell antibodies. The dilutions used in the test refer to the dilution factor of the patient’s serum. The serum is typically diluted in a series of steps, such as 1:20, 1:40, 1:80, etc. This allows for the detection of antibodies even at low concentrations. The Parietal Cell Antibody IFA in dilutions test is primarily used in the diagnosis of autoimmune conditions such as autoimmune gastritis and pernicious anemia. The presence of parietal cell antibodies is associated with these conditions and can help in confirming the diagnosis. It is important to note that the Parietal Cell Antibody IFA test is just one component of the diagnostic workup and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings and tests. A positive result does not necessarily indicate the presence of disease, and further evaluation may be required. |
