Question 1

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 2

what do you suggest if positive ana test, what does this mean?

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Many reasons: Although the + ANA is a screening test  for  lupus erythematosus. But most  people with a  + ANA do not have  lupus. We see it in a lot of conditions including, thyroid disease,allergic conditions,  liver  disease, other  connective  tissue etc. Your  physicians can have  you see  a rheumatologist to clarify why you have  a + ANA and whether  you have  lupus or  another  connective  tissue  disea

Question 3

2 positive ana titres 1:160 speckled. all manual diff tests neg. is this something to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The ANA is not very specific. It can be possible in numerous diseases including viral diseases. It can also be positive in individuals without any disease. The ANA needs to be interpreted in the clinical setting to be properly evaluated.

Question 4

i have a positive ana test but it reads as 6?  i'm used to seeing them as 1:40, 1:80 etc... what does 6 mean?

Accepted Answer

Possibly nothing: This is certainly non-standard reporting. It suggests that on cannot have confidence in the reporting laboratory and the test should be repeated elsewhere.

Question 5

i recently got a positive ana test 1:80 homogenous with no other symptoms. what does this mean? 32 yrs old healthy.

Accepted Answer

Positive ana: 1:80- not that high. Worry if &gt; 1:160.Ana tests for autoimmune disease. In recent study ~13% of well blood donors had + ana with no symptoms, of those, 72% did not develop any issues with ~ 4 years of follow up. Sometimes other conditions like thyroiditis, mono, chronic disease,multiple  sclerosis can cause positive ana as can meds :INH,hydralazine,procainamide remicade (infliximab). FU with rheumatologist.

Question 6

can syphilis cause a positive ana test?

Accepted Answer

No: However lupus can cause the screening test for syphilis (the rpr) to be falsely positive.

Question 7

what about leukocytosis and positive ana test?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmunity?: Positive ANA indicates that  there are presence antibodies against components of nucleus of your own cells. Our body is not supposed to make antibodies against our cells. Something happens, which leads antibodies being produced against cells of different organs such as thyroid glands and pancreas. Leukocytosis is the state of increased white cell count indicating some inflammation.

Question 8

can a positive ana test occur because of gout?

Accepted Answer

No.: Gout is a metabolic disorder, while ANA + is indicative of an autoimmune issue, which may or not be relevant to your health.  If you have ANA positivity with gout, there is an unrelated issue!  again, gout is a metabolic form of arthritis.  If you have a positive ana, it is unrelated and someone in rheumatology or an astute pcp can determine if it is important!

Question 9

what does t means a positive ana test and ifa?

Accepted Answer

Only a test and: Only a test and that result suggests that it is not the standard assay.  If there are general body symptoms, then a rheumatologist would be helpful.

Question 10

what are the causes of a positive ana test result?

Accepted Answer

Many: ANA can be positive in many diseases and in many apparently healthy people. By itself , it does not mean much other than pointing to a higher but not certain risk for an individual to develop an autoimmune disease.

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