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Antibodies are the disease-fighting proteins that allow your body to fight against infection or disorder. These vital proteins bind with the antigen or foreign substance in the body and destroy them, leaving memory cells behind.
The Anti-Jo-1 antibody is one such binding protein found in the blood of patients suffering from idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM).
The most commonly occurring IIM diseases include:
The IIM diseases like Histidyl-tRNA Synthetase syndrome attack muscular strength. This condition usually occurs in adults between 40-60 years and children aged 5-15. However, there is no specific age limit at which it starts deteriorating the body.
Considering the rapid progression of Jo-1 IgG diseases, experts suggest the Anti-Jo-1 Antibody test as a part of a group of tests post a preliminary analysis. The primary symptoms that may prompt your doctor to recommend this test for IIM disorders diagnosis include:
As age progresses, the symptoms of anti-Jo-1 antibody diseases start affecting the whole body. The most prominent impacts are seen on the skin, skeletal muscles and lungs. If left undiagnosed or untreated, it can result in a physical disability, respiratory problem and even cardiovascular issues.
Timely detection through the anti-Jo-1 blood test limits the spread of autoimmune diseases. The collection procedure for the anti-Jo-1 diagnosis is pretty simple. A lab technician will draw out a small amount of your blood using a sterilised needle and carefully store it in a vial. Some side effects that you might face after blood sample collection for the Jo-1 test can be:
Most of these side effects are normal and last for about 1 to 2 days after the anti-Jo-1 antibody test. The aftereffects also depend on the needle treatment and body handling while drawing the sample.
Apollo 24|7 offers the Jo-1 antibody test for a detailed understanding of your current health. The test results are given in Unit terms. To comprehend the report, you can consider the following range:
Medically edited by Dr. Sonia Bhatt.
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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