ANCA Formalin-Fixed (SCIMEDX)

Intended Use

Standard IFA methods allow for the observation of several different patterns. Two patterns that have been well defined are C-ANCA and P-ANCA. The P-ANCA pattern shows an uneven granular, staining of the cytoplasm. During the 2nd International ANCA Workshop it was agreed that these two different patterns should be used to subclassify the antibodies.

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)antibody detection by IFA methods has been a useful aid in the assessment of patient diagnosis, and to a certain extent their prognosis and response to therapy. Although there has been much work done with the IFA ANCA, the availability of an MPO-specific enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test has further enhanced the overall picture. The use of EIA and IFA together allows for the best possible patient assessment. The MPO and PR3 EIA allows for a very quick qualitative as well as quantitative report.

Registration / Clearance

FDA Cleared

CE Marked