{"product_id":"ena-blottest","title":"ENA Blood Test","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is an ENA Blood Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ENA Blood Test is a blood test used to detect specific antibodies in the blood that are directed against extractable nuclear antigens. These antibodies are often present in individuals with certain autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Sjögren's syndrome, scleroderma, and polymyositis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have the ENA Blood Test done?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting for ENA is important for the diagnosis and management of autoimmune diseases. It assists in identifying the specific disease affecting a patient, which is crucial for planning treatment and monitoring disease activity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of specific antibodies against extractable nuclear antigens can indicate an autoimmune disease. Each antibody is associated with specific conditions, and their detection can help in the differential diagnosis of autoimmune diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a positive ENA Blood Test mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA positive ENA Blood Test means that antibodies against one or more extractable nuclear antigens have been found in the blood, suggesting the presence of an autoimmune disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a negative ENA Blood Test mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA negative ENA Blood Test means that no antibodies against extractable nuclear antigens were found. This may indicate the absence of the tested autoimmune diseases, but it does not rule out other conditions or the need for further testing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695694135642,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/ENABlottest.png?v=1755941849","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/ena-blottest","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}