Diagnosis of auto immune diseases Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Name some non specific markers of inflammation?
A
ESR - literally just a measure if how thick it is
CRP - produced in inflam response
Albumin goes downnnn
2
Q
What test is for LUPIS?
A
ANA test
3
Q
After detecting ANA what do you then look for?
A
dsDNA (so anti dsDNA) and ENAs (electable nuclear antigens)
4
Q
What is a better test for rheumatoid arthritis, RF or ACPA?
A
ACPA (its more specific)
5
Q
What is the future of auto immune testing?
A
Cytokine determination in serum
Detection of antigern specific autoimmune T and B cells.
Personalised medicine/ genetic profiling
