HomeLab TestAnti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae IgA Antibodies (ASCA IgA)
Overview
Overview:
- Purpose: The ASCA-IgA test detects antibodies to
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment:
The ASCA-IgA test is minimally invasive, with risks primarily related to the blood draw itself, including:
Normal Range
Normal Range:
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The normal range for ASCA-I...
Interpretation
Interpretation:
- Positive Result: A high level of ASCA-IgA antibodies can suggest
Sample Type
Sample Type:
- Blood sample: A venous blood sample is typically drawn for this te...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae IgA Antibodies (ASCA IgA)
Diagnostic test for IgA antibodies against Saccharomyces cerevisiae, primarily used in assessing Crohn's disease.
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
The Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae IgA (ASCA IgA) test is used to detect the presence of IgA antibodies against Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a type of yeast. Elevated levels of ASCA IgA antibodies are commonly associated with Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disorder. The test is often used to help in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), especially when differentiating between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
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