Q: ana test positive only for rnp. rnp value of 2.5, normal range <1. what does that mean?

More info: Please provide more info! who performed this test and why? This is a highly specific antibody for lupus and mixed connective tissue disease. It maybe a false positive. What are your symtoms and any meds if you take any!

Q: my ana test result is 6.84 ui/ml. is it in normal range?

See below: It depends on the lab where this was performed as they have determined reference values.

Q: i had a ana test done everything came back good beside rnp antibodies. value 1.8 reference range 0.0-0.9. everything else was good is this bad.

It is barely positiv: So results must be interpreted very carefully with all clinical symptoms taken into account. A test by itself is just a test. You might need a good rheumatologist

Q: i did a sjgren's syndrome diagnostic panel, comprehensive blood test. ana screen ifa came back saying positive but range was "negative". what does that mean? it doesn't make sense?

: 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, the information you provided is incomplete and does allow making an informed opinion. Wish you good health!

Q: blood calcium borderline out of range, borderline tsh&hyper&hypothyroid symptoms, could i still have hashimitos even with false ana & thyroid tests?

No: If your thyroid and thyroglobulin antibodies are negative, you do not have hashimoto's. You can't be hypo and hyperthyroid at the same time.

Q: i have slightly high iga and igg antibodies above the normal ranges. my igm is normal. i had two low positive ana antibody tests. i have symptoms throughout my body. i also have iga nephropathy. could i have another autoimmune disease?

: Very less likely but it can't be ruled out altogether with the limited information you provide.

Q: liver alt test almost always on high end of normal reference range. ct scan, ultrasound, hep test, ana, spep negative. gastro said not to worry. sometimes alt is elevated over a few pts. more test?

Take it easy: Follow your doctor's advice. You may not need further testing. Just keep checking liver enzymes every six months to ensure all is well.

Q: what is the ana test?

Autoimmune screen: A blood test. A positive ANA test indicates that your immune system has launched a misdirected attack on your own tissue — in other words, an autoimmune reaction. This may indicate lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma. Some people have positive ANA tests even when they're healthy, so further confirmatory tests are needed.

Q: what does an ana test look for?

ANA: Tests for antinuclear antibodies, which are autoimmune antibodies and can be found in numerous autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, etc.

Q: my ana test was positive, should i be worried?

Could mean anything: Positive ANA is a screening test. It is often done to assess for connective tissue disease but there is a high false positive rate. The titer( ie level) of the result along with the pattern can provide more accuracy but often the lab reports only "+" or "-" which is useless. If the patient has significant symptoms compatible with a connective tissue disease, then the ANA more likely to be valid.

Question 1

ana test positive only for rnp. rnp value of 2.5, normal range <1. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

More info: Please provide more info!  who performed this test and why?  This is a highly specific antibody for lupus and mixed connective tissue disease.  It maybe a false positive.  What are your symtoms and any meds if you take any!

Question 2

my ana test result is 6.84 ui/ml. is it in normal range?

Accepted Answer

See below: It depends on the lab where this was performed as they have determined reference values.

Question 3

i had a ana test done everything came back good beside rnp antibodies. value 1.8  reference range 0.0-0.9.  everything else was good is this bad.

Accepted Answer

It is barely positiv: So results must be interpreted very carefully with all clinical symptoms taken into account. A test by itself is just a test. You might need a good rheumatologist

Question 4

i did a sjgren's syndrome diagnostic panel, comprehensive blood test. ana screen ifa came back saying positive but range was "negative". what does that mean? it doesn't make sense?

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, the information you provided is incomplete and does allow making an informed opinion.    
Wish you good health!

Question 5

blood calcium borderline out of range, borderline tsh&hyper&hypothyroid symptoms, could i still have hashimitos even with false ana & thyroid tests?

Accepted Answer

No: If your thyroid and thyroglobulin antibodies are negative, you do not have hashimoto's. You can't be hypo and hyperthyroid at the same time.

Question 6

i have slightly high iga and igg antibodies above the normal ranges. my igm is normal. i had two low positive ana antibody tests. i have symptoms throughout my body. i also have iga nephropathy. could i have another autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

: Very less likely but it can't be ruled out altogether with the limited information you provide.

Question 7

liver alt test  almost always on high end of normal reference range.  ct scan, ultrasound, hep test, ana, spep negative. gastro said not to worry. sometimes alt is elevated over a few pts.  more test?

Accepted Answer

Take it easy: Follow your doctor's advice. You may not need further testing. Just keep checking liver enzymes every six months to ensure all is well.

Question 8

what is the ana test?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune screen: A blood test. A positive ANA test indicates that your immune system has launched a misdirected attack on your own tissue — in other words, an autoimmune reaction. This may indicate lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma. Some people have positive ANA tests even when they're healthy, so further confirmatory tests are needed.

Question 9

what does an ana test look for?

Accepted Answer

ANA: Tests for antinuclear antibodies, which are autoimmune antibodies and can be found in numerous autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, etc.

Question 10

my ana test was positive, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Could mean anything: Positive ANA is a screening test.  It is often done to assess for connective tissue disease but there is a high false positive rate.  The titer( ie level) of the result along with the pattern can provide more accuracy but often the lab reports only "+" or "-" which is useless. If the patient has significant symptoms compatible with a connective tissue disease, then the ANA more likely to be  valid.

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Ana test positive only for rnp. rnp value of 2.5, normal range <1. what does that mean?

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My ana test result is 6.84 ui/ml. is it in normal range?

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I had a ana test done everything came back good beside rnp antibodies. value 1.8 reference range 0.0-0.9. everything else was good is this bad.

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I did a sjgren's syndrome diagnostic panel, comprehensive blood test. ana screen ifa came back saying positive but range was "negative". what does that mean? it doesn't make sense?

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Blood calcium borderline out of range, borderline tsh&hyper&hypothyroid symptoms, could i still have hashimitos even with false ana & thyroid tests?

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I have slightly high iga and igg antibodies above the normal ranges. my igm is normal. i had two low positive ana antibody tests. i have symptoms throughout my body. i also have iga nephropathy. could i have another autoimmune disease?

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Liver alt test almost always on high end of normal reference range. ct scan, ultrasound, hep test, ana, spep negative. gastro said not to worry. sometimes alt is elevated over a few pts. more test?

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What does an ana test look for?

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My ana test was positive, should i be worried?

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