Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane (GBM) Test
- Category
- Kidney
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 5 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Detects anti-GBM antibodies — antibodies that may be produced when the immune system mistakenly targets the body's own tissues.
Why this test is performed?
Helps diagnose and monitor Goodpasture's syndrome (anti-GBM disease), which affects kidneys and lungs.
Who should take this test?
Swelling of feet or face, change in urine, high BP, diabetes, kidney stones, or people on long-term painkillers.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed. Abstain from ejaculation for 2–5 days before the sample.
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- No fasting
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- No fasting
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Frequently asked questions
Not on its own. Autoantibodies can occasionally be found in healthy people; your doctor will interpret the result with your symptoms and other tests.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 3–4 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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