Description
Autoimmunity is a misdirected immune response. There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases identified to date. Many of these disorders share similar symptoms, making it difficult for the health care practitioner to pinpoint the autoimmune condition.
Immunosciences Lab., Inc. (ISL) is a pioneer and leader in the field of clinical immunology and specialises in the development of unique immunological assays
Their Autoimmune Liver Disease panel is a smaller targeted panel focusing on Autoimmunity in the liver.
Methodology
Consider the Autoimmune Liver Disease Test for patients with conditions like autoimmune hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Symptoms include hepatomegaly, abdominal distension, tenderness over the liver, dark urine, pale stools, jaundice, itching, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, joint pain, abdominal discomfort, and skin rash.
If the patient is taking steroids, immunosuppressant medications or other medications that may suppress antibodies please check if it is appropriate for them to test.
When should I use
Initial symptoms of Autoimmunity may include fatigue, aching tendons or muscles, inflammation, and low fever
Specific Liver Autoimmunity Symptoms can include:
enlarged liver, called hepatomegaly
abdominal distension, or swelling
tenderness over the liver
dark urine
pale-colored stools
yellowing of the skin and eyes, or jaundice
itching
fatigue
loss of appetite
nausea
vomiting
joint pain
abdominal discomfort
skin rash
Other Details
Other tests to consider:
MS2025 Autoimmune Viral Trio Panel
MS2023 Viral Panel Comprehensive