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The Anticentromere antibody test, also known as the ACA test, is perfo...
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A high level of anticentromere antibodies in the blood usually suggests the existence of systemic sclerosis (SSc), commonly known as scleroderma. Anticentromere antibodies are autoantibodies that specifically target the centromere proteins found in cell chromosomes. Their existence indicates an immune response that mistakenly targets and kills healthy cells, including those in connective tissues and blood vessels. Sources: Mayo Clinic. Anticentromere Antibody Test. Mayo Clinic Laboratories. https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Clinical+and+Interpretive/9276 National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). Anticentromere Antibody. https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/limited-cutaneous-systemic-sclerosis/