What does ANA stand for?

Antinuclear Antibody

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The authors emphasize close monitoring of patients on hydralazine, including a baseline antinuclear antibody (ANA) level and recommend immediate discontinuation, rather than dose-reduction, of hydralazine therapy when symptoms develop because of the risk of fatal complications.

Hydralazine-induced lupus

Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2003 Diagnostic Products Corporation (DPC) (NYSE:DP) announced that MBL of Japan has granted DPC a license to develop and commercialize diagnostic antinuclear antibody (ANA) assays on its IMMULITE(R) immunochemistry analyzers, and applications for the DPC ANA lineBlot assay.

Diagnostic Products Corporation Announces ANA Technology License ...

A baseline antinuclear antibody level should be determined on initiation of hydralazine, but it is not recommended to regularly check antinuclear antibody levels because a positive result does not necessarily indicate SLE is present.

Hydralazine-induced lupus: maintaining vigilance with increased use ...