The antimitochondrial antibody test is often used to aid in the diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). What is the AMA-M2 test? The following article gives us more information about this test.

The ANA test detects antinuclear antibodies in the blood. The normal immune system produces antibodies to help the body fight infections. In contrast, antinuclear antibodies often attack the body’s own tissues – specifically targeting the nucleus of individual cells – as part of an autoimmune response, in autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma.

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a form of lupus that occurs when your immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. The inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.

Our vision is a very vulnerable organ when the immune system is not able to protect against harmful agents. Normally, the eye uses its own autoimmune mechanism to preserve tissue cells and cell function when invaded.

Many people, when diagnosed, still do not know what lupus is or whether lupus can be cured. Lack of knowledge about this disease will greatly affect recognition and diagnosis.