Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane

The anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) test looks for anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies, which attack the glomerular basement membrane, a component of the kidney (GBM). Anti-GBM antibodies have been linked to renal disease.

This Test looks for IgG antibodies against the kidneys' glomerular basement membrane (GBM). Antibodies damage the GBM capillaries, causing blood to leak into the urine. Anti-GBM glomerulonephritis usually indicates kidney injury; however, GBM can also assault the lung membrane, causing Goodpasture syndrome.

Weight loss, exhaustion, chills, fever, blood coughing, chest pain, anaemia from bleeding, respiratory and kidney failure may signal this Test is required.

Why done? 

• To Diagnose Goodpasture syndrome manifests as symptoms such as abrupt renal failure, glomerulonephritis, and pulmonary haemorrhage.
• Anti-GBM illnesses are uncommon disorders that can rapidly deteriorate renal failure and lung disease in sensitive persons.
• Detection of renal or pulmonary bleeding.
• It is necessary to do more inquiry in the event of a positive test result in order to make an accurate diagnosis.

Procedure

You'll have blood extracted from an arm vein. 

How does one prepare for the Test? 

You don't need to prepare for an anti-GBM exam.

Required documents for Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane Test

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After Care

Leave the dressing strip on for 15 minutes. No particular type of care is required.

Cost of Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibody Test in Delhi

The Anti-Glomerular Basement Membrane cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.