AN OVERVIEW
About Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) Test
Why is the Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) Test done?
The Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) Test is done to detect the presence of the ASCA in the individuals blood. This helps in deducing if the individual is suffering from Crohns disease or ulcerative colitis, since ASCA is generally present in the blood of the people suffering from Crohns disease.
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae is a yeast enzyme present in the food which helps convert starch and sugar to energy in the human body. The antibodies for these enzymes do not allow proper use of the Saccharomyces Cerevisiae to convert the sugar and starch to energy and may cause people to suffer from digestive problems, fatigue, discomfort in the abdomen, pain in the abdomen, fever, rectal bleeding, diarrhea, etc.
Thus, this test would help in determining the best treatment for inflammatory bowel disease.
What does the Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) Test measure?
The Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies Test measures the presence of the ASCA in the blood.
Since both Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis can be found in the colon, detecting them through biopsies could be difficult.
Risk/side effects of Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) Test
The Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) Test is done through a blood test that does not involve major risks. However, an individual may experience pain or bruise at the site of the test. This bruise usually subsides within a few hours and the pain may subside after some time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs
Once the ASCA has developed in the blood, would they go away after treatment?
No, there is no treatment for the anti-saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA). The presence of the antibodies indicates the likelihood of a person suffering from Crohns disease and is treated for reducing the effects of Crohns disease. The levels of the antibodies in the blood may vary over time, but once the individuals have developed the antibodies, they remain in the system forever.
Can ASCA be used for monitoring the severity of inflammatory bowel disease?
No, the Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) Test is not related to the severity of the inflammatory bowel disease and cannot be used for monitoring the treatment.
Do I need to fast before the blood test?
This test does not require the individual to prepare or fast before the test.
THINGS TO KNOW AFTER GETTING TESTED
Interpreting the Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) Test results
The interpretations of the test results are as follows:
- If the test results are positive, the person is likely to suffer from Crohns disease.
- If the test results are negative, the person is likely to suffer from ulcerative colitis.
Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) Test in Chandigarh
Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies (ASCA) Test is used to detect which inflammatory bowel disease the individual is suffering from. Inflammatory bowel disease is a disorder of the intestines causing pain and swelling. Inflammatory bowel disease is categorized into two diseases: ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease. Even though it is not life-threatening, it may cause some serious damage to a persons digestive tract. Thus, it becomes important to detect the problem in time with the help of the Anti-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies Test.
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