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Autoimmune diseases are tricky because your immune system starts attacking different body parts. Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a disorder that can cause liver inflammation and harm the liver cells.
When left untreated, autoimmune hepatitis can cause permanent scarring or cirrhosis of the liver and eventually can cause permanent liver failure.
This fatal situation, however, can be avoided by early detection and treatment. Although there is no cure for autoimmune hepatitis, preventive measures can prolong the patient’s life. Hepatitis C is a disease that is linked with many autoimmune disorders.
A few common autoimmune disorders include:
Anti Soluble Liver Antigen (SLA) Test or Anti-SLA test helps determine the antibody levels in the blood to confirm autoimmune liver diseases. This blood test is highly effective in detecting autoimmune hepatitis and can be ordered through Apollo 24|7 website. Since hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), this test is also helpful in detecting HCV infections.
During the Anti-SLA test, the quality and quantity of the antibodies are tested to determine the presence of autoimmune liver diseases. This is done against a soluble liver antigen or SLA. The anti soluble liver antigen or SLA test can only detect whether someone is suffering from severe diseases and autoimmune liver disorders.
Not much preparation is required for the anti soluble liver antigen or anti-SLA test. But you must inform your doctor about any medication you are undergoing during the test. Depending on this, your doctor may advise you to stop using the medication the night before the test sample collection.
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The information mentioned above is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as a substitute to your Physician’s advice. It is highly recommended that the customer consults with a qualified healthcare professional to interpret test results