A positive result for the Antinuclear antibodies test can mean any of the following: If the ratio of the ANAs in the blood stream is not very high, then further tests need to be conducted to determine whether or not the patient as any auto immune disease. A high enough ratio indicates a strong presence of ANAs in the blood stream which is most probably due to an auto immune disease. Further tests can help the doctor narrow down the exact illness.
Wear a sleeveless or half sleeve shirt or top or a shirt whose sleeves can be rolled up for collecting blood. Do inform the lab if you have had a history of feeling light headed after giving blood. As the package consists of 30 tests, you may have to give a few tubes of blood. Also inform the lab if you are allergic to latex. Patients are advised to fast for 10 to 12 hours before the test and are only allowed to have water while fasting. Therefore, it is best if you do the test in the morning and have an early dinner the previous night.
The Aarogyam 1.1 consists of a wide variety of tests and the results can tell you about your overall health. The lipid profile will tell you if you have high cholesterol and if you need to follow a healthier lifestyle. The liver profile points to the health of your liver. Any abnormal value can be due to a variety of factors and you can consult a doctor who may order further tests to pinpoint to the cause. The kidney profile can tell you about the health of your kidney and if there are any issues that need further inspection. The thyroid profile can help detect if the patient has hyperthyroidism. The package can also help identify other issues such as anemia.
The blood collection for Aarogyam 1.1 can be performed at a lab or at a clinic.
A vein is selected for drawing blood and a tourniquet is secured above the vein.
The skin is cleaned using a pad soaked in alcohol.
A needle is inserted into the vein and blood is collected in two or three tubes.
The tubes are labeled with your name or ID and then send to the laboratory for testing.