Antinuclear antibody tests are performed to help diagnose Ac

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Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) test are performed to diagnose Lupus Erytheatosum, which is an auto immune disease.

ANAs are unusual antibodies, present in the blood, that have the capability of binding to certain structures within the nucleus of the cells.
ANAs are found in patients whose immune system may be predisposed to cause inflammation against their own body tissues.
ANAs suggest the possible presence of autoimmunity.
The test was designed by Dr. George Friou in 1957 and is is performed using a blood sample.
The ANA test is used to detect autoimmune diseases.
Such as Systemic lupus erythematosus, Rheumatoid arthritis, Polymyositis, Scleroderma, Hashimoto\'s thyroiditis,