When the immune system turns inward
Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune conditions arise when the immune system, which normally defends you, begins to target your own tissues. The early signs (fatigue, aching joints, digestive upset, recurring low-grade fevers) are often vague and easy to dismiss. This screen measures seven autoantibodies associated with a range of conditions, from thyroid and liver disorders to coeliac disease and pernicious anaemia, helping bring a confusing set of symptoms into sharper focus.
Your sample is a single venous draw taken in our private Leigh-on-Sea clinic. A doctor reviews the full set of antibodies and explains what they may indicate in a personalised report, including which findings, if any, are worth taking to your GP for further assessment or a referral to the right specialist.
Antibody results rarely stand alone; a doctor reads them in the light of your wider health and how you have been feeling. Treat this panel as a considered first step: a way to understand whether autoimmunity may be involved, so any next steps can be discussed with your GP on an informed footing.
Preparation: No special preparation is needed. Book a time that suits you.
Inside this panel
7 biomarkers
- Autoantibodies7 markers
- Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
- Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
- Smooth Muscle Antibodies
- Gastric Parietal Cell Antibodies
- Reticulin Antibodies
- Mitochondrial Antibodies
- Liver Kidney Microsomal (LKM) Antibodies
Worth considering if
- Persistent, unexplained fatigue
- Aching or swollen joints
- Recurring low-grade fevers
- Digestive discomfort or bloating
- Swollen glands
- Trouble concentrating
- A family history of autoimmune conditions
Who this test suits
- Anyone with persistent, unexplained symptoms
- People with a family history of autoimmune disease
- Those wanting to explore whether autoimmunity may be involved
- Anyone seeking clarity before a GP discussion
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Book your time
Choose a slot that suits you. Appointments only, so the clinic is yours.
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A gentle draw
Demi takes your venous sample in minutes, in a calm private room.
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Doctor-reviewed report
Your results arrive within 5–7 working days, explained marker by marker.
About this test
Seven autoantibodies linked to conditions such as autoimmune thyroid and liver disease, coeliac disease and pernicious anaemia, giving a broad first view of immune activity.
No single test diagnoses autoimmunity. These results are most useful alongside your symptoms and history, and are worth discussing with your GP for any further assessment.
Your doctor-reviewed report is usually ready within 5–7 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory.
