Antibodies against the adrenal cortex

Material: Blood
Price of the study: PLN 120
Waiting time: result after 25 working days
Booking:

  • Check, the hours of operation of the collection center and where booking an appointment is required.

Luxmed collection points Go to store

Preparation for the study

General

  • The test material is blood.
  • The patient does not need to be fasting.About 30 minutes before the test, it is advisable to drink a glass of water or bitter(unsweetened) tea.

Important

The test is performed by indirect immunofluorescence (IIF). The result of the test is expressed
as positive or negative, without titration of the detected antibodies in case of a positive result.

Description

Adrenal antibody testing indicates primary adrenal insufficiency. Over time, a picture of Addison's disease develops, which is caused by chronic deficiency of adrenal cortical hormones (including cortisol and aldosterone). Typical clinical manifestations include brown pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes, adynamia, hypotonia and weight loss.

Development and preparation of material (applies to contractors only)

Enter a one-time code:Show