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ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODIES (ANA)

What is Anti Nuclear Antibodies ?

Anti Nuclear Antibodies (ANA) are a special class of autoantibodies that bind and destroy certain parts in the nucleus of the cell. Although a little amount of ANA is found in the normal population, an increased level is normally observed in people with connective tissue disease (CTD). Book ANA test at an affordable price, with a free home collection from Thyrocare.

Technique

E.L.I.S.A

Who Prescribes

Rheumatologist, General physician, General Medicine

Sample Type

SERUM

Fasting

Non Fasting

ANTI MULLERIAN HORMONE (AMH)

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What is Anti-Mullerian Hormone?

Anti-Mullerian Hormone Test (AMH) is a marker that is used to evaluate ovarian reserves and predict the outcome of In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) or other Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). This test can also be used to assess the ovarian function in patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), to diagnose and monitor ovarian tumors, and to determine the menopausal status. Thyrocare offers Anti-Mullerian Hormone Test at the lowest price with the home collection facility.

Technique

C.L.I.A

Who Prescribes

General physician, General Medicine, endocrinologist

Sample Type

SERUM

Fasting

Non Fasting

ANTI MICROSOMAL ANTIBODY (AMA)

What is ANTI MICROSOMAL ANTIBODY?

Microsomes are found inside thyroid cells. The body produces antibodies against microsomes, when there has been some damage to these cells. Autoimmunity induces the immune system to produce antibodies against host tissue causing inflammation or impairing thyroid function. Presence of antimicrosomal antibody (AMA) is generally associated with autoimmune disorder. A positive test for AMA can indicate Hashimotos thyroiditis, Grave’s disorder, granulomatous thyroiditis, Rheumatoid arthritis or Autoimmunehemolytic anaemia (rarely) etc. Detection of these antibodies can therefore assist in identifying damage to the thyroid cells causing such disorders. Book your Antimicrosomal Antibody test at an affordable price, with a free home collection from Thyrocare.

ANTI HEPATITIS E VIRUS (Anti HEV) – IgM

HEV is often transmitted through contaminated water and affects the liver. Anti HEV-IgM are antibodies produced in the body against the Hepatitis E Virus after exposure. The presence of these antibodies serves as a marker of acute HEV infection. Take the benefit of free home collection at a much affordable price just by booking the test from Thyrocare.

Technique

E.L.I.S.A

Who Prescribes

Hepatologists or Liver specialists, Infectious disease specialists, General physician, General Medicine, Gastroenterologists

Sample Type

SERUM

Fasting

Non Fasting

ANTI HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN – TOTAL

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Presence of HBcAg (core Antigen) in the cytoplasm and nucleus may reflect disease activity and predict response to antiviral treatment. Anti HBc IgM appears shortly after HBV infection and can be detected in serum soon after the appearance of circulating HBsAg and HBeAg. The levels are high during acute infection and typically disappear within 6 months, though it can persist in some cases of chronic hepatitis. Anti-HBc (IgG antibody) usually remains detectable for a lifetime.
Hepatitis B Core antigen test is used to detect hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in an individual. This test also helps to assess the risk of re-infection/reactivation. Anti-HBc is the only serological marker that can detect HBV infection and potentially infectious blood. This test cannot differentiate between acute, chronic, and resolved HBV infection.

Technique

C.M.I.A

Who Prescribes

Hepatologists or Liver specialists, Infectious disease specialists, General physician, General Medicine, Gastroenterologists

Sample Type

SERUM

Fasting

Non Fasting

ANTI HEPATITIS B ENVELOPE ANTIGEN (AHBE) -TOTAL

What is Anti Hepatitis B Envelope Antigen Test.

Hepatitis B Envelope Antigen (HBeAg) test is an additional test to determine whether the chronic hepatitis B infection is active or inactive. Hepatitis B Envelope Antigen can be first detected at the initial phase of hepatitis B viral infection, soon after the appearance of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg). The levels of both these antigens rise rapidly during the viral replication phase. The presence of HBeAg correlates with the increased number of Hepatitis B Virus in the blood.

Technique

C.M.I.A

Who Prescribes

Hepatologists or Liver specialists, Infectious disease specialists, General physician, General Medicine, Gastroenterologists

Sample Types

SERUM

Fasting

Non Fasting

ANTI HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIGEN (AHBC) – TOTAL

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What is Anti Hepatitis B Core Antigen? 

Hepatitis B virus is the causative agent of Hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis, etc. Hepatitis B Core (HBc) antigen test is used to detect hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in an individual. This test also helps to assess the risk of re-infection/reactivation. Presence of HBc antigen in the cytoplasm and nucleus may reflect disease activity and predict response to antiviral treatment. Thyrocare offers this test at a discounted rate to make it affordable for all.

Technique

C.M.I.A

Who Prescribes

Hepatologists or Liver specialists, Infectious disease specialists, General physician, General Medicine, Gastroenterologists

Sample Type

SERUM

Fasting

Non Fasting

ANTI HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIGEN (AHBC) – IGM

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What is Anti Hepatitis B Core Antigen?

HBV core antigen (HBcAg) is a protein of 185 amino acid that together with the HBV core antigen e (HBeAg), forms the inner core of HBV. HBcAg has a strong immunogenicity and induces the production of antibodies (anti-HBc) that persist generally for life time. Anti-HBc IgM appears shortly after the onset of HBV infection and can usually be detected in serum soon after the appearance of circulating HBsAg and HBeAg.

Technique

C.L.I.A

Who prescribes

Hepatologists or Liver specialists, Infectious disease specialists, General physician, General Medicine, Gastroenterologists

Sample type

SERUM

Fasting

Non Fasting

ANTI HEPATITIS A VIRUS (ANTI HAV) – IGM

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What is Anti Hepatitis A Virus (HAV)?

Anti-HAV test is primarily used to determine the cause of acute hepatitis or to identify the type of hepatitis virus causing an infection. Individuals produce IgM antibodies on exposure to HAV either naturally or due to vaccination. Testing for the presence of IgM antibodies against the hepatitis A virus is performed when the patient shows symptoms of hepatitis such as fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine and/or pale-colored stool, joint pain, jaundice. The serological detection of HAV antibodies is an important marker for confirming HAV infection, classification of the virus, and determining the source of infection. Book this test and get Free Sample Collection at Home at an affordable price.

Technique

C.M.I.A

Who prescribes

Hepatologists or Liver specialists, Infectious disease specialists, General physician, General Medicine

Sample type

SERUM

Fasting

Non Fasting

ANTI CCP (ACCP)

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What is ANTI CCP (ACCP)?

Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Anti CCP) is an antibody found to be present in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Measuring its levels helps in detecting as well as assessing the severity of RA. This test is available at an affordable price with home collection services.

Technique

E.L.I.S.A

Who prescribes

General Medicine, Rheumatologist

Sample type

SERUM

Fasting

Non Fasting