ANCA (Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies) - IgG Test

The ANCA test or the Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies is often ordered to determine the type
of inflammatory disease that you may be currently suffering from as well as diagnose other
autoimmune conditions, monitor and evaluate your current treatment and to effectively treat you
for the same. If you do find yourself experiencing the following symptoms, then you need to consult
your doctor right away since inflammation of blood vessels is a serious enough condition to warrant
immediate medical attention.
Chills
Fever
Body ache
Joint pain
Unexplained weight loss
Skin discoloration
Lesions
Impaired vision
It is important that you seek out your doctor for an immediate consult, given your current symptoms

Your doctor would firs evaluate your current condition after which he will review your complete medical history. You are required to be completely upfront to the doctor regarding your current medical history as well as any medications you may be taking for your current condition, as this can impact your test results. Once he has all the information, he can order an ANCA test; your doctor may suspect ANCA if your current condition affects two organs or more. You do not have to undergo any special prep but your doctor may ask you to refrain from self-medicating yourself for a period of 24hrs prior to taking the test.

.This test is mainly used as as a primary diagnostic tool to determine autoimmune diseases such as Crohn’s disease, among others. It is also used to monitor current treatment and find out if it was effective in treating your current condition. You need to get yourself tested at the earliest especially if the above-mentioned symptoms sounds similar to what you are experiencing at the moment.

Your doctor would ask you to roll up your sleeves after which he would move on to use antiseptic on a specific part of your arm. He would then apply a rubber band to your upper arm to make your veins bulge out after which he would carry out a venipuncture, where your blood would be collected in a sterile container. The sample is then sent to the laboratory for processing where it will be tested for specific antibodies. The results should be out in a few hours, after which your doctor may order additional tests to help confirm his diagnosis. He would also prescribe medication to help alleviate your current condition.