{"product_id":"anti-parietal-cell-antibody-apca","title":"Anti Parietal Cell Antibody (APCA)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b0a08aca-a4b1-4ccb-a1bf-5aae9d83713e\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gmi12v\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eAnti Parietal Cell Antibody (APCA)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eAnti Parietal Cell Antibody (APCA)\u003c\/strong\u003e test detects antibodies directed against the parietal cells of the stomach lining. These cells are responsible for producing stomach acid and intrinsic factor, which is essential for Vitamin B12 absorption. Presence of APCA is commonly associated with autoimmune gastritis and pernicious anemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"so7jdh\" data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eWhy is this test done?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eThis test is recommended to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o5y1bd\" data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eHelp diagnose \u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"472\"\u003epernicious anemia\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gwh5gj\" data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eDetect \u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eautoimmune gastritis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9qqeu2\" data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eEvaluate unexplained \u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eVitamin B12 deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"744vk6\" data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eInvestigate chronic fatigue, weakness, or neurological symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fudwib\" data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eSupport diagnosis of autoimmune disorders affecting the stomach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1j1dmf4\" data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eSymptoms that may require APCA testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qdatct\" data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eFatigue and weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13c2mcv\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"767\"\u003ePale skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ywbpfg\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eTingling or numbness in hands and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gikpy5\" data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eMemory or concentration problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g2p4u9\" data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eSore tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uyio7e\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eLoss of appetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"125mll6\" data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eDigestive discomfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11twy89\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eSample Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ol83st\" data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serum (Blood sample)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o84rm7\" data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eTest Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"53qh1z\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eIndirect Immunofluorescence \/ ELISA (method may vary by laboratory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p5q70f\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wdfqoo\" data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eNo special fasting is usually required unless advised by the physician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16153u4\" data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6llclx\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003ePositive APCA:\u003c\/strong\u003e May indicate autoimmune gastritis or pernicious anemia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c0awuu\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eNegative APCA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually suggests absence of autoimmune damage to gastric parietal cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xast06\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eClinical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eAPCA is frequently detected in patients with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ktcxl0\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003ePernicious anemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188pzu1\" data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eAutoimmune thyroid disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dofl2g\" data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eType 1 diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fhd6vq\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eChronic autoimmune gastritis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1620\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEarly detection can help prevent complications related to long-term Vitamin B12 deficiency and gastric mucosal damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lifecell Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44007198949511,"sku":null,"price":1470.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4241\/3447\/files\/fd51207b-65cf-45d4-8c6c-3328d789e9ed.png?v=1780045254","url":"https:\/\/ourdermastore.com\/products\/anti-parietal-cell-antibody-apca","provider":"Ourdermastore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}