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What does serum ACE and anti nuclear antibody antibodies measure?

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The consultant neuro-opthamologist investigating my enlarged pupil is asking for serum ACE and anti nuclear antibody antibodies. Can anyone suggest what this is looking for?

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK

Have a look here:

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And here:

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Rod

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klicker in reply to helvella

Thank you. This is very helpful.Interesting that the neuro-opthalmologist thinks perhaps autoimmune connection but GP doesnt seem to think immune problem.Kind regards.

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helvellaAdministratorThyroid UK in reply to klicker

Glad it helped. Hope the question gets resolved so that appropriate paths can be taken.

Rod

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