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What is the significance of antinuclear antibody (ANA) tests in this patient?

April 26, 2017ANA Antibody antinuclear patient significance tests

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What is the significance of antinuclear antibody (ANA) tests in this patient?

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Hyperacute rejection occurs within minutes to hours after renal transplantation. The mechanism is the presence of preformed antibodies against the graft antigens, which rapidly react with the endothelium when the vascular anastamoses are made. Endothelial damage by antibody and complement triggers thrombosis.