Immunoblot Test Systems: Laboratory Assays for Diagnosing Autoimmune Diseases (Autoimmunity)

Immunoblot test systems are an important component for antibody detection and autoimmune disorder diagnostics. Immunoblot test strips are used in serologically diagnosing rheumatic inflammatory diseases ("rheumatology diagnostics"), for ANCA detection (ANCA = antinuclear cytoplasmic antibodies) in suspected autoimmune vasculitis ("autoimmune vasculitis diagnostics") as well as in diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders such as celiac disease.
Immunoblot assays for autoimmune disease diagnostics are easy to carry out and can be used to detect several (auto-)antibodies simultaneously. These laboratory test systems for the fields of autoimmunity are well suited for differentiating analyses and differential diagnosis after a positive autoimmune screening test and provide a semi-quantitative test result.
Every medical laboratory with standard basic equipment can easily and quickly carry out immunoblot assays for autoimmune diagnostics without complex preparation. Knowledge of special techniques and technically demanding instruments are not required. Various autoimmune test manufacturers offer test kits that contain all of the reagents and materials required to carry out the immunoblot test.