Question 1

ok my test results came back from my ana titer test and the doctor said 1- 320 and that its borderline . whats this mean ?

Accepted Answer

Borderline ANA: All tests have a normal range of values. If a test value is at the upper limit of the normal range or slightly over, it's often referred to as "borderline." the importance of a borderline ANA test depends on the other criterion that are present. A borderline positive ANA will probably be ignored by the doctor if there are only one or two other criterion suggesting lupus.

Question 2

positive ana, dbl-stranded result indeterminate, smith and sl-70, and ss-a/ss-b all borderline with many sle symptoms.  what does these mean?

Accepted Answer

See details: The ANA means nothing by itself as it must be evaluated in terms of the clinical symptoms. If the clinical picture is consistent with lupus, then you have lupus. If it is not, then the ANA is potentially not that important. Have you seen a rheumatologist? If you have, you need to discuss the findings with that doctor. If you haven't, you need to see one.

Question 3

my ana came back 1/80 borderline, what does this mean? my esr and rf test results came back normal. i have joints and bone pain all over the body

Accepted Answer

Systemic arthritis: You are describing an early collagen disease with systemic arthritic symptoms. See an internist for further diagnostic (HLA27, plain x-rays of spine, hands and pelvis, MRIs and others) and therapeutic (corticosteroid and others) tests.  Good Luck.

Question 4

is a 1:80 homogeneous ana borderline?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Not borderline, but only has clinical meaning if associated with specific signs/symptoms/blood abnormalities.

Question 5

what are the appropriate results of an ana test?

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Negative: The normal result for ANA test should be negative.  However, low level positive results are common among older people without any disease.  Any lab result needs to be evaluated in the total clinical context, a positive ANA test, by itself, is not diagnostic of any disease. ANA test is positive in lupus and other auto-immune diseases.

Question 6

ana test results 1:320 mean? speckled homogeneous

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: The ANA is a screening test for lupus but is not specific. It can be positive in numerous other diseases and in normal people. It has to be evaluated in the context of the clinical picture and the results of other autoantibody tests.

Question 7

what does a highly positive result in the ana blott test suggest?

Accepted Answer

It: Is indicative of a auto-immune disorder such as Systemic Lupus...Rheumatoid Arthritis ...and others

A complete Rheumatology evaluation is indicated!

Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 8

my ana test came back 'borderline positive', what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing vs. smth: First off, not sure why it was done. You must understand that in medicine it is not right to chase a positive test only. There may be symptoms also suggestive of a disease. Inflammatory markers are an important sign that, if absent, render the ANA test less valuable. If borderline + and symptoms are present, it may be warranted to have it repeated in a 2-3 months.

Question 9

what does it mean to have a negative ana results but positive ena and positive as-a?

Accepted Answer

How positive?: 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, it would have helped had you provided the actual results and listed your symptoms.

Question 10

does it take longer to get results for ana testing, than with ena? is the ana testing more in-depth??

Accepted Answer

No: The ANA testing is mostly used as a screening test for autoimmune disorders and not specific for any disease in and of itself.

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Ok my test results came back from my ana titer test and the doctor said 1- 320 and that its borderline . whats this mean ?

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Positive ana, dbl-stranded result indeterminate, smith and sl-70, and ss-a/ss-b all borderline with many sle symptoms. what does these mean?

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My ana came back 1/80 borderline, what does this mean? my esr and rf test results came back normal. i have joints and bone pain all over the body

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Is a 1:80 homogeneous ana borderline?

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What are the appropriate results of an ana test?

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Ana test results 1:320 mean? speckled homogeneous

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What does a highly positive result in the ana blott test suggest?

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My ana test came back 'borderline positive', what does this mean?

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What does it mean to have a negative ana results but positive ena and positive as-a?

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Does it take longer to get results for ana testing, than with ena? is the ana testing more in-depth??

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