Autoimmune
18 markers in this category
AMA (Anti-Mitochondrial Antibodies)
AMA testing is particularly relevant for women, as PBC affects women approximately 10 times more often than men. Early detection enables treatment that significantly slows progression.
ANA (Antinuclear Antibodies)
An ANA blood test looks for antinuclear antibodies: antibodies against the nucleus of your own cells.
ANCA Screening
ANCA screening helps identify vasculitis conditions that can affect women of all ages. Early detection enables prompt treatment and organ preservation.
Anti ds-DNA + ss-DNA
Anti ds-DNA is crucial for women, as SLE affects women approximately 9 times more often than men, particularly during reproductive years. It helps diagnose and monitor disease activity.
Anti-CCP
Anti-CCP is highly specific for rheumatoid arthritis, which affects women 2-3 times more often than men. Early detection enables treatment to prevent irreversible joint damage.
Anti-Cardiolipin IgG
Anti-cardiolipin IgG is crucial for women with recurrent pregnancy loss or unexplained thrombosis. APS is a treatable cause of pregnancy complications when identified early.
Anti-Cardiolipin IgM
Anti-cardiolipin IgM, together with IgG testing, provides comprehensive APS screening for women with pregnancy complications or unexplained thrombosis.
Autoimmune Hepatitis Panel
The Autoimmune Hepatitis Panel is relevant for women, as AIH has a female predominance. Comprehensive antibody profiling enables accurate classification and treatment.
Beta-2 Glycoprotein Screening
Beta-2 glycoprotein screening is important for women being evaluated for APS, particularly those with pregnancy complications or unexplained thrombosis.
C3 Complement
C3 Complement is particularly important for women with lupus, where serial monitoring helps predict and manage disease flares, especially kidney involvement.
ENA (Extractable Nuclear Antigens)
ENA testing is particularly important for women, as the conditions it classifies (Sjogren, SLE, scleroderma) predominantly affect women. Anti-Ro testing is essential for pregnancy planning.
HLA B-27 (PCR)
HLA-B27 is an inherited protein on the white blood cells and belongs to the HLA proteins, which the immune system uses to recognise which proteins belong to the body itself and which come from a virus or bacterium.
Immunoglobulin IgA
IgA testing evaluates mucosal immunity and validates coeliac screening results. For women, IgA deficiency is associated with higher rates of autoimmune conditions.
Immunoglobulin IgG
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the most abundant antibody in your blood. It is vital for long-term immune protection. Understanding your IgG levels as a woman is particularly relevant.
Immunoglobulin IgM
Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is the first antibody your immune system produces when encountering a new infection.
RNA Polymerase III
RNA Polymerase III antibodies are autoantibodies strongly associated with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).
Rheumatoid Factor
Rheumatoid Factor (RF) is an autoantibody often linked to autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Smooth Muscle Antibodies (SMA)
Smooth muscle antibodies (SMA) are autoantibodies: antibodies that the immune system makes by mistake against healthy cells of the body in an autoimmune disease, while antibodies normally attack germs such as viruses and bacteria.