Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Test

Measures antinuclear antibodies, reported with pattern and titre.

Title corrected from "Antinuclear Antibodiy"

Measures

Antinuclear antibodies, reported with pattern and titre.

Why it matters

ANA testing reports antibodies directed at components within cell nuclei. The result includes not just whether they're present but the pattern seen under microscopy and the titre — how dilute the sample can be while still showing a reaction.

Important context: ANA is present in a meaningful proportion of healthy people, and more commonly with increasing age. A positive result on its own is a common finding, not a conclusion.

Suits

People whose practitioner has specifically requested ANA as part of an investigation.

Your next step

Once you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. Book with Canwell