The pattern of the ANA test can give information about the type of autoimmune disease present. This quiz will test your knowledge of Cryoglobulins, Sjogren syndrome, antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), nuclear ribonucleoprotein (RNP), mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), systemic lupus erythematosus, antiDNA antibody Rheumatoid factor (RF), anticentromere antibody, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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What type of antinuclear antibody is associated with mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD)?
Anti-Sm and Anti-RNP antibody
What type of antinuclear antibody is associated with the Speckled pattern?
Anti-Sm and Anti-RNP antibody
What type of antinuclear antibody is associated with a homogeneous pattern?
Anti-DNA
What type of antinuclear antibody is associated with the Nucleolar pattern
Anti-RNP antibody
What are antibodies directed against the Fc fragment of immunoglobulin (IgG) called?
Rheumatoid factors (RFs)
Which autoimmune disorder causes inflammation of the salivary and lacrimal glands causing dryness of the mouth and eyes?
Sjogren syndrome