Title: Parietal Cell Antibody Test - Test Results, Normal Range, Cost And More
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Parietal Cell Antibody Test
Content: The trained personnel withdrawing the blood, are usually very skilled to perform these tasks on a day to day basis and hence there is no need to worry or be tensed, moreover it is only that moment when the needle is inserted in the vein it pains, which fades away very quickly and slight discomfort when needle is removed which again is for few seconds. Uses of Parietal Cell Antibody Test
Parietal cell antibody test along with the intrinsic factor test may be used to detect The cause of vitamin B12 deficiency and diagnosis of pernicious anaemia. The parietal cell antibody test is not frequently done, it is performed only when the person has signs and symptoms that suggest vitamin B12 deficiency and when pernicious anaemia is suspected. The results of the test are always taken into consideration with other test results to reach a conclusion. Positive test results likely indicate pernicious anaemia whereas negative result still does not rule out pernicious anaemia, but still parietal cell antibody test is the good way to evaluate pernicious anaemia. Procedure for Parietal Cell Antibody Test
The procedure involves blood withdrawal from the vein the arm and the trained personnel perform the task. Blood is withdrawn after sterilizing the area from where the blood is to be withdrawn, a needle is inserted into the vein and blood is withdrawn and then the pressure is applied to the area, where the blood was taken and a bandage is placed on it. If you feel pain or discomfort afterward follow first aid procedure to relieve the pain including icing the site, you can very well consult the person withdrawing the blood and he/she will guide you well on it. Limitations of Parietal Cell Antibody Test
The presence of immune complexes in a patient's sample may cause an elevated level of nonspecific binding and produce false-positive results. Assay performance has not been established for pediatric patients.