Question 1

what is an ana or anca blood test?

Accepted Answer

Antinuclear Antibody: ANA stands for antinuclear antibody test which  is used to detect autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. There are inflammatory cells that can turn against itself.

Question 2

c-anca, p-anca, ana & crp tests stands for what..?? does it belongs to any cancer testing for kidneys..?? please suggest

Accepted Answer

Vasculitis tests: The first two test for autoimmune diseases that affect your vessels. These diseases are uncommon, lethal if missed, and fairly easy to treat. ANA is a screen for some of the autoimmune illnesses, and CRP is a not-that-helpful measure of inflammation that's often misleading. These are not cancer tests.

Question 3

what can i expect to come next? i've a positive p-anca positive c-anca and positive ana! what does this really mean?

Accepted Answer

Talk to rheum: You need to consult a rheumatologist . Even though the positive tests point to the presence of vasculitis, by themselves they have no meaning.

Question 4

reason for recurring petechiae on legs with normal cbc, pt, ptt, anca, ana, biopsy showed perivascular dermatitis w/eosinophils, no new meds? ideas?

Accepted Answer

Varicose veins?: Any evidence of varicose veins?   If you are taking aspirin or vit E, consider stopping them.

Question 5

what does a positive ana test mean?

Accepted Answer

Antibodies vs nuclei: The titer (how much antibody power is present) is important -- 1:40 seldom means much, 1:320 would worry most folks -- as does the pattern, but like all lab tests, its meaning comes from the setting. Typically a screen for lupus and related diseases, many older folks who are healthy run a low titer.

Question 6

what is ana screen test? mine is positive

Accepted Answer

See details: An ANA screen by itself means less than nothing. You need the complete test including titer and pattern to know if the test is actually positive.

Question 7

are ana test very accurate for autoimmune ?

Accepted Answer

: The ANA is a screening test for many conditions.  Depending on the pattern it can be more specific to a disease.  If the 
ANA is positive it warrants further testing if a patient is symptomatic.

Question 8

gfr >60 and bad ana test, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: The GFR OF greater than 60 indicates normal kidney function. A high title ANA can be indicative of many different diseases .it is best to see a rheumatologist who can interpret the meaning of the ANA and investigate possible disease connections

Question 9

is it a good idea to have a ana test nowadays?

Accepted Answer

If symptoms: The ANA is very helpful to screen for lupus and other autoimmune diseases but is not helpful for people without concerning symptoms. Ask your doctor if you should be tested. The gold standard type of test is called immunofluorescence (not ELISA or "direct").

Question 10

psoriasis can b diagnosed by ana test or not?

Accepted Answer

No: But it can sometimes be useful to rule out other causes of a rash

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C-anca, p-anca, ana & crp tests stands for what..?? does it belongs to any cancer testing for kidneys..?? please suggest

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What can i expect to come next? i've a positive p-anca positive c-anca and positive ana! what does this really mean?

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Reason for recurring petechiae on legs with normal cbc, pt, ptt, anca, ana, biopsy showed perivascular dermatitis w/eosinophils, no new meds? ideas?

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What does a positive ana test mean?

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What is ana screen test? mine is positive

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Are ana test very accurate for autoimmune ?

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