Question 1

what does it mean to have ana speckled pattern of 1 80?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: An ANA of 1:80 is borderline at best and the speckled pattern is nonspecific. You should address this question to the doctor who ordered the test.

Question 2

they found ana speckled pattern 1:160 in my system. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

May be: ANA is a marker for autoimmune disease, but by itself is not diagnostic of a disease. Do you have any symptoms? Lab test results need to be interpreted in the context of medical history, physical examination and other findings. Please see this site for more info.
http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/default.aspx?a=364&template=print-article.htm.

Question 3

what does a positive ana 1:160 with speckled pattern  mean?

Accepted Answer

Not much by itself: An ANA of 1:160 is a low titter and can be seen in healthy people.  The speckled pattern is commonly associated with lupus but is not enough to make a diagnosis especially when the titer is very low. Your doctor should look at all that is going on and help to determine if i is meaningful.

Question 4

what do you suggest if positive ana speckled pattern, titre:1280?

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See details: You see a rheumatologist to determine if it has clinical significance. A positive ANA is a marker for lupus but is also positive in numerous other diseases and even sometimes in individuals without any disease.

Question 5

i had an ana 1:40 speckled pattern with an esr at 29. what could that mean?

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Context: Labs need to be interpreted in the context of symptoms and known illness.  The ANA is low can be considered normal.  The ESR is somewhat elevated indicating a current inflammatory process but doesn't tell us where or what.
virus? arthritis? urinary tract infection or any of a number of things

Question 6

hello

my ana titer test  came back as 1:320.  is this very high?.  speckled pattern.  i am quite concerned.  than you.

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Is positive: This test is positive but only the doctor ordering it can explain to you the significance.  ANA tests are notoriouisly positive in people without disease.

Question 7

what does the following mean? ana inf quantit: positive; range: high speckled: 1:320; high ana direct: negative; negative note: dense fine speckled pattern is noted. pattern suggests presence of dfs70; icap nomenclature: ac-2,4,5,29 thanks?

Accepted Answer

: ANA are common, sometimes 5 out of 100 individuals tested.  There are far fewer people who have autoimmune diseases.  That means there are many, many people who have a strong positive ANA who will never go on to have an autoimmune disease.   See a rheumatologist.  Your primary care doctor may also recommend a neurologist, depending on your specific symptoms.

Question 8

why would my ana blood test go from speckled pattern to  homogeneous within 6 months is that normal?  i have a low positive ana tilter.

Accepted Answer

Normal: Patterns can change and I do not pay much attention to them.

Question 9

positive ana 1;320 speckled pattern and a negative ena... does this mean i don't have lupus?

Accepted Answer

I don't know: An ANA of 1:320, speckled pattern, is a non-diagnostic  test. It does not rule-in or rule-out any disease. The (in)significance of the test is what symptoms you have, your physical examination and what other laboratory tests are (ab)normal. In short,  you should see your physician for a comprehensive examination.

Question 10

what is the difference between fine dense speckled pattern and homogenous pattern in terms of a positive ana? thank you so much?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, ANA is a screening test. If the titer is less than 1:80, it may not be clinically meaningful. Depending on your symptoms your doctor may order antigen specific test    Wish you good health!

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They found ana speckled pattern 1:160 in my system. should i be concerned?

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What does a positive ana 1:160 with speckled pattern mean?

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What do you suggest if positive ana speckled pattern, titre:1280?

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I had an ana 1:40 speckled pattern with an esr at 29. what could that mean?

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Hello my ana titer test came back as 1:320. is this very high?. speckled pattern. i am quite concerned. than you.

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What does the following mean? ana inf quantit: positive; range: high speckled: 1:320; high ana direct: negative; negative note: dense fine speckled pattern is noted. pattern suggests presence of dfs70; icap nomenclature: ac-2,4,5,29 thanks?

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Why would my ana blood test go from speckled pattern to homogeneous within 6 months is that normal? i have a low positive ana tilter.

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Positive ana 1;320 speckled pattern and a negative ena... does this mean i don't have lupus?

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What is the difference between fine dense speckled pattern and homogenous pattern in terms of a positive ana? thank you so much?

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