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Gastric parietal autoantibodies

This is an important test used to aid in diagnosis of pernicious anaemia.

Venous blood
1 tests included
4 days turnaround

£120.00

£99.00

About Gastric parietal autoantibodies

What are anti-gastric parietal autoantibodies?

Anti-gastric parietal autoantibodies are antibodies produced by the immune system that target the parietal cells in the stomach. Parietal cells are specialised cells which secrete stomach acid and intrinsic factor, which is important for vitamin B12 absorption. Antibodies are proteins typically produced by the immune system to target and protect against harmful entities. In some cases, the immune system can malfunction, producing autoantibodies which target and attack the body’s own cells. Disorders caused by this process are called autoimmune diseases. Conditions associated with the presence of anti-gastric parietal autoantibodies include pernicious anaemia and autoimmune gastritis.

Why take the test?

This test screens for the presence of anti-gastric parietal autoantibodies in the blood. It is typically used to aid in diagnosis of pernicious anaemia.

 

What's tested

Antibodies

How it works

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Purchase your Kit

Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.

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Take your test and post

Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.

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Get results directly to your dashboard

You will receive an email notification from our medical team when your results are available on your secure personalised health dashboard.

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