H0103
Histone antibodies
Test Details: Histone antibodies are present in 20-55% of idiopathic Systemic Lupis Erythematosus (SLE) and 80-95% cases of drug induced SLE. Anti-histone antibodies are autoantibodies that are a subset of anti-nuclear antibody, which specifically targets histone protein subunits. Anti histone antibodies are used as a marker for SLE, sjogren's syndrome, dermatomyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, drug induced lupus.
![](assets/img/diagnleftimg.png)
Category
Advanced Routine Diagnostics
Pre-test Information
Clinical history required and clinician contact details for notification to be mentioned on TRF. Mention ANA report if available.
Report Delivery
2 working days
Gender
All
Organ
Multi-Organ
Histone antibodies
1650
Most Searched Diagnostic Tests