The immune system produces antibodies in response to infection, inflammation and in autoimmune diseases. The presence of antibodies to specific organisms (viral/bacterial) can indicate current and/or previous infection or vaccination. In autoimmune conditions the body produces ‘an immune reaction’ to its own organs. Laboratory tests are important in diagnosing these conditions.
PathCare Kenya offer a broad range of serology tests. Examples listed below:
- Blood grouping serology: identify anti-RhD (Rhesus D) or other atypical antibodies
- Autoimmune profile: ANA, anti-dsDNA, ANCA
- Antiphospholipid and Lupus antibodies
- Immunoglobulins: identify hypogammaglobulinaemia or paraprotein
- Antibodies to specific micro-organisms: e.g. antibodies to CMV, EBV, measles, mumps, rubella, pneumococcus, Hepatitis B core antibody, Hepatitis surface antigen antibody, Hepatitis C antibody
