The anti-soluble liver antigen (SLA) test is a blood test used to detect antibodies against specific liver antigens associated with autoimmune hepatitis.
What is SLA positive?
SLA positive means that the test detected the presence of antibodies against soluble liver antigens, which can be indicative of autoimmune hepatitis or liver-related autoimmune disorders.
What is the full form of SLA blood test?
SLA stands for Soluble Liver Antigen, and the blood test is used to detect antibodies against these antigens, which are associated with autoimmune hepatitis.
What is anti SLA in autoimmune hepatitis?
In autoimmune hepatitis, anti-SLA antibodies are immune proteins that target soluble liver antigens. Their presence can be an indicator of autoimmune hepatitis, a chronic liver disease.