The comprehensive DNA Risk HLA-Related Autoimmunity (HLA test) looks at gene variants related to common autoimmune diseases and provides healthcare practitioners ‘diagnostic insight’ for patients already suffering from an autoimmune disorder, or who are identified as at risk due to a family history of disease and exposure to environmental risk factors.

Ideal for

The DNA Risk HLA-Related Autoimmunity test is suitable for individuals suffering from an autoimmune disorder, or where an autoimmune disorder is suspected. Individuals identified as being at risk due to a family history of disease and/or exposure to environmental risk factors should also consider this test.Test results

The report presents the HLA alleles and genotype data in a user-friendly manner, followed by a brief description of the relevant autoimmune disorders, insights into environmental contributors, and risk (and protective) HLA alleles and MHC-related gene variants related to the disorders.

THE AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES DISCUSSED IN THE REPORT INCLUDE:

• Alopecia areata (AA)
• Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
• Coeliac disease (CD)
• Graves’ disease (GD)
• Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT)
• IgA nephropathy (IgAN)
• Lyme borreliosis
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Vitiligo
• Idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN)

The process

1. Order the test (or combination test)
2. Collect your DNA sample using the DNAlysis test kit that is sent to you.
3. Sample is sent to the DNAlysis laboratory and report sent to your healthcare practitioner within 3 to 4 weeks..
4. Explore your DNA. Your healthcare practitioner will notify you once they receive the report to set up a consultation. Your data is securely stored for future reports, if desired. (feedback can only be given to you through a consulting practitioner)