Question 1

i had a positive ana, double stranded dna, and i believe smith's antibodies. i also had a butterfly rash at the time. besides lupus, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Not Much: Sounds pretty diagnostic for lupus to me.

Question 2

my anti double stranded dna test came back at 6. is this positive?

Accepted Answer

No: That result is negative.

Question 3

positive ana, anti double stranded dna of 6 and sjogrens ant ss b of 2.7? normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The dna and ssa are normal. You need to supple the titer and pattern of the ANA to determine if this test is positive.

Question 4

what can a double stranded dna blood test indicate?

Accepted Answer

Lupus.: Systemic lupus erythematosus can be associated with dsdna antibodies, although these can be seen with other autoimmune disorder of overlap.

Question 5

just diagnosed with lupus due to double stranded dna.  my ch50 was 350 though.  usually this is low in lupus.  what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

See rheumatologist: Serologic lab results in patients suspected as having lupus can be tricky to interpret.  If you have not done so already, see a rheumatologist for a full evaluation.  He/she can review your entire picture including the history and physical and can discuss the significance of the various lab tests.

Question 6

what does it mean if your double stranded dna test comes back positive?

Accepted Answer

hard to say: The results need to be evaluated in the context of the clinical picture. What symptoms led to the test being ordered in the first place?

Question 7

i had a negative ana test but positive double stranded dna test do i have lupus?

Accepted Answer

Not enough data: The diagnosis of luppus is made on the basis of clinical signs and symptoms confirmed by specific lab tests including the dna antibody. This antibody can also be positive in other auto immune diseases. Since you did not mention symptoms, there is no way to answer your question.

Question 8

would bloods for autoimmune screen ana double stranded dna ena anca still show positive if there had been an autoimmune response even 6 years ago?

Accepted Answer

It depends: A reaction to a medication, drugs like cocaine, or infection can cause positive antibodies such as anca or ana.  If this is the case, the antibodies will often go away when the stimulating factor is removed.  In people who have lupus or anca-associated vasculitis, the antibodies will often remain positive even when the disease has been treated and is not active.

Question 9

what definitive lab test can r/o or confirm lupus while prego? + hashimotos , also + ana, +double stranded dna . how do i determine a true yes or no?

Accepted Answer

See details: First of all, see a rheumatologist if you have not done so already. While an ANA can often be positive in hashimoto's it is much more unusual for the dna to be positive. Since you do not list your symptoms, it is impossible to offer a more specific opinion.

Question 10

is it possible that a person have lupus and cns symptoms along with fatigue, pos ana and double stranded dna? and not the classic symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: What specific CNS symptoms do you mean? Lupus can present with CNS issues particularly seizures.

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I had a positive ana, double stranded dna, and i believe smith's antibodies. i also had a butterfly rash at the time. besides lupus, what could it be?

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My anti double stranded dna test came back at 6. is this positive?

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Positive ana, anti double stranded dna of 6 and sjogrens ant ss b of 2.7? normal?

A member asked:

What can a double stranded dna blood test indicate?

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Just diagnosed with lupus due to double stranded dna. my ch50 was 350 though. usually this is low in lupus. what could this mean?

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What does it mean if your double stranded dna test comes back positive?

A member asked:

I had a negative ana test but positive double stranded dna test do i have lupus?

A member asked:

Would bloods for autoimmune screen ana double stranded dna ena anca still show positive if there had been an autoimmune response even 6 years ago?

A member asked:

What definitive lab test can r/o or confirm lupus while prego? + hashimotos , also + ana, +double stranded dna . how do i determine a true yes or no?

A member asked:

Is it possible that a person have lupus and cns symptoms along with fatigue, pos ana and double stranded dna? and not the classic symptoms?

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