Autoimmune Disease Blood Test
£379
Test Overview
What is the Autoimmune Disease Blood Test?
Our Autoimmune Disease Blood Test is designed to detect specific antibodies in your blood that may indicate an autoimmune condition. These markers help identify when the immune system is mistakenly attacking the body’s own tissues.
This test may be beneficial if you are experiencing symptoms such as:
- Ongoing fatigue
- Joint pain or inflammation
- Digestive issues
- Skin changes or rashes
- Unexplained health symptoms
It’s also suitable if you have a family history of autoimmune conditions or want a deeper understanding of your immune health.
Autoimmune conditions occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly targets healthy cells instead of protecting them. There are many different types of autoimmune diseases, each affecting the body in different ways.
This test looks for a range of key antibodies associated with common autoimmune conditions, helping to identify whether further investigation or medical support may be needed.
Conditions linked to these markers may include:
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
- Graves’ Disease
- Lupus
- Coeliac Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Pernicious Anaemia
This test measures 6 key biomarkers across 1 category:
- Autoimmune Antibodies (6 biomarkers)
These markers provide an overview of immune system activity and help identify potential autoimmune responses within the body.
- You must be 18 years or over to take this test
- No fasting is required
What biomarkers do we test?
- ANA: ANA tests detect antibodies that may attack the body’s own tissues and are commonly used to screen for autoimmune diseases.
- AMA: Anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA) are associated with autoimmune liver conditions, particularly primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). The presence of AMA may indicate an autoimmune response affecting the liver.
- SMA: Smooth muscle antibodies (SMA) are often found in autoimmune liver conditions, including autoimmune hepatitis. Elevated levels may indicate an immune response targeting liver tissue.
- GPC: Gastric parietal cell (GPC) antibodies are associated with autoimmune conditions affecting the stomach lining, such as autoimmune gastritis. These may impact vitamin B12 absorption and digestive health.
- LKM: Liver kidney microsomal (LKM) antibodies are associated with certain types of autoimmune hepatitis. Their presence may indicate an autoimmune process affecting liver cells.
- TPO Antibodies: May indicate Hashimoto’s or autoimmune thyroid disease.
More Information
Autoimmune diseases can affect many different systems within the body and may present with a wide range of symptoms that can come and go or persist over time.
This test focuses on identifying specific autoantibodies — proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly target your own tissues. The presence of these antibodies can help indicate whether an autoimmune condition may be present.
Autoimmune conditions are more common in women and may be more likely if there is a family history of similar conditions.
Results are typically available within 10 working days from when your sample reaches the laboratory.
Please let us know prior to your appointment if any of the following:
• You have a disability
• You have any allergies that we should be aware of
• You have a medical condition that we need to be made aware of
• If you do not speak and/or read and understand English
• Anything else we should be made aware of
Do not book an appointment if either of the following apply to you:
You are under the age of 18 as we have a strict over 18 policy (We may need to ask for proof of age and ask to see ID prior to your appointment)
Please be aware:
Some people may feel dizzy and/or faint during and after their blood draw. If this has happened to you in the past, please tell the person carrying out the test so they are aware. The maximum attempts that are permitted with your consent will be two blood draw attempts. It is common to have a small amount of bruising after the procedure. This is normal and should resolve after a few days. However, if the area becomes red or swollen, please seek medical advice. Its fine to bring someone with you for support.