Blood tests can help with the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis. These include tests for increased liver enzymes or antibody levels. However, other tests are necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

An anti-smooth muscle antibody (ASMA) test is a blood test that detects autoantibodies that attack the smooth muscle cells in the body, often in the liver. Autoantibodies are antibodies made by your ...

Osteoporosis is not an autoimmune disease. However, research suggests a malfunctioning immune system may cause osteoporosis. Scientists are studying this link between changes in your bones and your ...

In an age where advanced diagnostics are widely available, more testing does not always mean better diagnosis. Experts emphasise that the real key lies in choosing the right tests at the right time.

Autoimmune diseases are diseases that arise when your body defense cells or immune system attacks health tissues and organs. This potentially leads to inflammations and body damage. Under normal ...

Exagen Inc. has reached a major milestone by completing its 1,000,000th AVISE CTD test, a diagnostic tool for autoimmune and connective tissue diseases. This achievement highlights the company’s ...