ANTI CENTROMERE ANTIBODIES, SERUM
فحص الأجسام المضادة للسنترومير، مصل الدم
Sample Type
🧪 Blood
Results In
⏱ 5-7 Days
Fasting
✅ Not Required
Parameters
📊 1
What is ANTI CENTROMERE ANTIBODIES, SERUM?
This blood test detects antibodies that target centromeres, which are parts of your chromosomes. These antibodies are often found in people with certain autoimmune conditions, particularly a form of scleroderma called CREST syndrome.
Why is this test important?
Identifying Anti-Centromere Antibodies is crucial for diagnosing CREST syndrome, a limited form of systemic sclerosis. It helps differentiate it from other autoimmune diseases and guides appropriate management for symptoms like skin thickening and Raynaud's phenomenon.
How to Prepare
No special preparation required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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