Antibody testing is vital for understanding your body’s immune response to infections and certain conditions. These tests help detect the presence of specific antibodies produced by the immune system when exposed to various antigens, indicating past or present exposure to specific infections or autoimmune diseases.
What is it?
Antibody testing identifies specific antibodies in your blood. These are proteins produced by the immune system when it detects harmful substances like viruses, bacteria, or foreign invaders. The presence of antibodies can indicate an ongoing infection, previous exposure, or autoimmune conditions.
Why is it important?
Antibody testing is crucial for diagnosing infections, assessing immunity, and identifying autoimmune disorders. It helps healthcare providers determine if you have been exposed to certain pathogens or if your immune system is reacting to your body’s tissues.
Conditions Addressed by Antibody Testing:
Autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis)
Past or current infections (e.g., hepatitis, brucellosis)
Allergic responses
Chronic or recurring health issues
Tests Included:
Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody Test
ANA Profile (Antinuclear Antibody Profile)
Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)
Anti Nuclear Antibody (ANA) – Titre
Anti Thyroglobulin Antibodies (ATG)
Aspergillus Antibody Test
Brucella IgG Antibody
Brucella IgM Antibody
Centromere Antibody
Chikungunya IgG Antibody
Chikungunya IgM Antibody
Chlamydia Pneumoniae IgA Antibody
Chlamydia Pneumoniae IgM Antibody
Chlamydia Trachomatis IgA Antibody
Chlamydia Trachomatis IgG Antibody
Chlamydia Trachomatis IgM Antibody
Coxsackie IgG Antibody
Coxsackie IgM Antibody
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) Antibody
Cysticercus (Taenia Solium) IgG Antibody
CSF Dengue IgG Antibody
Dengue IgM Antibody
Entamoeba Histolytica (Amoebiasis) Antibody
Filaria (Wucher Eria Bancroft) Antibody, Serum
GAD 65 (Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase) Antibodies
Ganglioside Antibody, Serum
Gliadin IgG Antibody
H. Pylori IgA Antibody
H. Pylori IgM Antibody
HCV-IgM Antibody
Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) IgM Antibody
Hepatitis B Core Antibody Total (HBcAb – Total)
Hepatitis B Core Antigen (HBcAg), IgM Antibody
Hepatitis B Envelope Antibody (HBeAb)
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (Anti Hbs)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody – ELISA
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody (Anti HCV)
Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) Total Antibody
Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) IgG Antibody
Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) IgM Antibody
Herpes (Varicella) Zoster IgG Antibody
Herpes (Varicella) Zoster IgM Antibody
Histone Antibody
HIV Antibody
HIV Antibody – ELISA
HIV I & II Antibody
Rapid HSV I & II IgG Antibodies CSF
Intrinsic Factor Antibody
IgG Islet Cell Antibody
Jo-1 Antibody
Leishmania Antibody-IgG (Kala Azar)
Leptospira IgG Antibody
Leptospira IgM Antibody
LKM I Antibody
Measles (Rubeola) IgG Antibody
Measles (Rubeola) IgM Antibody
Mitochondrial Antibody (AMA)
Mumps IgG Antibody
Mumps IgM Antibody
Musk Antibody,
Serum NMDA Receptor Antibody
Phospholipid Antibody (APA)
Profile Phospholipid Antibody (IgA)
Phospholipid Antibody (IgG)
Phospholipid Antibody (IgM)
PLA2 Receptor Antibody
Rubella Antibodies (IgG & IgM)
Rubella IgG Antibody
Rubella IgM Antibody
SARS-CoV-2 S Antibodies
SARS-COV-2 Spike Antibodies
SCL 70 IgG Antibody
Scrub Typhus Antibody
Smooth Muscle Antibody
(ASMA) Sperm Antibody
SS – A (Ro) IgG Antibody
SS – B (La) IgG Antibody
Thyroid Antibodies (TG, TPO)
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO, Microsomal)
Toxoplasma IgG Antibody
Toxoplasma IgM Antibody
Typhi IgG And IgM Antibody
VGKC (LG1 and CASPR2) Antibody
Estimated Price Range:
The cost of antibody testing on Medicas can range from ₹899 for the Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) – Titre Test to ₹5,280 for the ANA Profile, offering flexible options based on specific needs.