Does a positive ANA mean I have autoimmune hepatitis?

No. ANA can be positive in many conditions and in some healthy people. A clinician interprets it alongside other findings .

What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 AIH?

Type 1 is associated with ANA and smooth muscle antibodies; type 2 is associated with anti-LKM-1 antibodies .

Will this test alone diagnose me?

No. Diagnosis usually combines blood tests, exclusion of viral hepatitis, imaging, and often a liver biopsy, decided by a clinician .

Autoimmune and Immunology

Autoimmune Hepatitis Diagnostic Panel

A serum antibody panel used to help evaluate suspected autoimmune hepatitis, including ANA, smooth muscle (actin), LKM-1, and anti-mitochondrial antibodies.