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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
AA blood screen
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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AA blood screen
by konnectors, Sep 27, 2004 12:00AM
IN auto immune hepatitis what does being diagnosed postive for
AA blood screen mean
AA blood screen mean
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 28, 2004 12:00AM
, Sep 28, 2004 12:00AM
You may be referring to AAA - or anti-actin antibodies. This is not normally measured in North American laboratories. In generaly, these antibodies are a specific marker for type-1 autoimmune hepatitis.
Typically, anti-smooth muscle antibodies (ASMA) are used for diagnosis. High levels of these antibodies are associated with increased levels of AAA.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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Typically, anti-smooth muscle antibodies (ASMA) are used for diagnosis. High levels of these antibodies are associated with increased levels of AAA.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Member Comments
by fishinadish, Sep 29, 2004 12:00AM
The ASMA are used to diagnose Lupus.
