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