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In this test, a patient’s serum is applied to HEp-2 cells (human epithelial cells), and if ANA are present, they bind to nuclear material. A fluorescent dye is then used to visualize these bindings under a microscope.
Clinical Applications:
🔹 Used to screen for autoimmune disorders, including:
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Sjögren’s Syndrome
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)