Ovarian Antibody Screening (Serum) – Immunoassay
This test measures antibodies in your blood that may indicate an autoimmune response targeting ovarian tissue. It helps assess potential ovarian dysfunction or related conditions.
["This screening helps identify possible autoimmune-related ovarian health concerns."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 110714-3
- Short code
- Ovary Ab Msmt Ser
- Synonyms
- Ovary Ab Msmt Ser
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
The test detects specific antibodies in your serum that could be linked to ovarian autoimmunity. These antibodies may signal inflammation or damage to ovarian cells, sometimes associated with conditions like autoimmune ovarian syndrome or unexplained infertility.
Why It Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you have symptoms like irregular periods, infertility, or chronic pelvic pain, or if you have a family history of autoimmune disorders affecting reproductive health.
Common Conditions Linked to Positive Results
Elevated ovarian antibodies could be linked to autoimmune ovarian syndrome, where the immune system mistakenly attacks ovarian tissue. This may contribute to conditions like premature ovarian insufficiency or recurrent miscarriage.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed. You’ll provide a blood sample, typically drawn from a vein in your arm. The sample is then sent to a lab for immunoassay analysis to detect antibody presence.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
While this screening doesn’t diagnose autoimmune ovarian syndrome definitively, it can help guide further evaluation. Positive results may prompt additional testing, such as ovarian ultrasound or hormone assessments, to explore underlying causes of reproductive concerns.
Short name
Ovarian Antibody Screen
Frequently asked questions
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