Automated tests of ANA immunofluorescence as throughput autoantibody detection technology: strengths and limitations

Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) assay is a screening test used for almost all autoimmune rheumatic diseases, and in a number of these cases, it is a diagnostic/classification parameter. In addition, ANA is also a useful test for additional autoimmune disorders. The indirect immunofluorescence technique...

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Main Authors: Meroni, Pier Luigi, Bizzaro, Nicola, Cavazzana, Ilaria, Borghi, Maria Orietta, Tincani, Angela
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3939809/