Anti Mitochondrial Antibody-IFA near me in Ernakulam

The Anti Mitochondrial Antibody-IFA test measures the amount of anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMAs) that play a critical role in the context of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a chronic liver disease. These autoantibodies target specific proteins in the mitochondria and are found in approximately 95% of individuals suffering from PBC, making them highly specific for the disease. 

PBC most often develops during middle age and is usually seen in individuals between the ages of 35 and 60, and most individuals have no specific symptoms. The disease is often discovered incidentally due to abnormal results on routine liver blood tests. Once PBC is suspected, an Anti Mitochondrial Antibody-IFA is used to check for antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA). Identifying AMAs early in the disease process enables doctors to initiate treatments such as ursodeoxycholic acid, which relieve symptoms, not cause any effect of disease progression. Early detection also helps prevent complications such as cirrhosis and liver failure. Additionally, it enables patients to adopt lifestyle changes and receive regular monitoring, which further contributes to better long-term health outcomes and quality of life.