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Islet Autoantibodies in Diabetes

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Learn about testing for islet autoantibodies, used to identify people at increased risk for developing type 1 diabetes or requiring insulin treatment
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Autoantibodies Test

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Autoantibodies are proteins made by the immune system that target the body's own tissues when a person has an autoimmune disease.
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Smooth Muscle Antibody (SMA) and F-actin Antibody

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Smooth muscle antibodies (SMA) are autoantibodies produced by the body that attack its own actin, a protein found in tissues, especially the liver. SMA or F-actin antibody tests help diagnose and differentiate autoimmune hepatitis type 1 and type 2.
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Arthritis Testing

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Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Learn about types of arthritis and the role of arthritis testing.
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Thyroid Antibodies Test

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Thyroid Antibodies testing can help determine if your immune system and thyroid are functioning properly. It’s often used to diagnose Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
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Anti-LKM-1

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Liver kidney microsome type 1 (anti-LKM-1) antibodies target the body’s own enzyme CYP2D6 found primarily in liver cells. The anti-LKM-1 test helps diagnose autoimmune hepatitis and differentiate between type 1 and type 2.
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