ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) Test – IFA in Noida

At a Glance

Test: Anti Nuclear Antibody (ANA) - IFA. Result: Positive or negative, usually with a titre (such as 1:80, 1:160) and a staining pattern. Price: From 1200. Fasting: Overnight fasting is preferred by the lab. Sample: Blood (serum). Reports: Within 12 hours, digital. Home collection: Available across Noida; any charge is shown at booking. Lab: NABL-accredited. ## What It Detects Antinuclear antibodies are autoantibodies directed against proteins in the nucleus of the body's own cells. They are found in many autoimmune conditions, including systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, scleroderma and mixed connective tissue disease. IFA is the standard method. ## Reading the Result The report shows whether the test is positive, the titre (the highest dilution at which antibodies are still seen) and the pattern. A higher titre is more meaningful. A low-titre positive result is common in healthy people, especially women and older adults, and does not by itself mean disease. A negative ANA makes lupus unlikely but does not rule out every autoimmune condition. ANA is a screening test and is followed by more specific antibody tests chosen by your doctor. ## Who Orders It Rheumatologists and physicians order it for persistent joint pain and swelling, skin rashes made worse by sunlight, recurrent mouth ulcers, unexplained fever or fatigue, or abnormal urine or kidney tests. Please do not read a result alone; the answer depends on your symptoms and examination. ## Shift Workers and Fasting This laboratory prefers an overnight fast for ANA. If you work nights in Noida, plan the sample for the end of your shift, after 8 to 10 hours without food, instead of after a meal. Water is fine. Tell the phlebotomist if you could not fast. ## What Is Not Included This is the ANA IFA test only. It does not include ENA or anti-dsDNA, an ANA blot profile, ESR or CRP, or any kidney test. Content last reviewed: October 2026