Anti-saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCAs) is present in people having inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a useful tool that is used to distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease, both of these are the common types of IBD. The tests that are carried out involve detecting two classes of ASCA in blood, notably IgA and IgG.

ELISA kit information:

• Reactivity: Human
• Sample Type: Serum, Plasma
• Sensitivity: 0.5 U/ml
• Target: ASCA IgG/IgA, Anti Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Antibodies IgG/IgA, ASCA-IgG/IgA