Question 1

would a negative ana rule out lymphoma? does lymphoma cause a positive ana test result?

Accepted Answer

It does not: At your age, if you have lymphoma it's probably Hodgkin's. ANA really has nothing to do with malignant lymphoma. If you're worried about big lymph nodest, trust me -- lymphoma nodes are obviously very abnormal. Best wishes, and I hope you'll always stay actively involved with your health.

Question 2

what can i expect to come next? i've a positive p-anca positive c-anca and positive ana! what does this really mean?

Accepted Answer

Talk to rheum: You need to consult a rheumatologist . Even though the positive tests point to the presence of vasculitis, by themselves they have no meaning.

Question 3

what causes a positive ana?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune disease: ANA (anti-nuclear antibody) is a blood test used by doctors that indicates the presence of an autoimmune condition in which the body's immune system is predisposed to recognize normal things in your body as foreign invaders that need to be attacked.  The results are not specific for any particular disease if positive, but are a preliminary test, after which a range of possibilities are considered.

Question 4

what causes positive ana results?

Accepted Answer

Too many to list: There are too many possible causes to list in this space. It can be positive in autoimmune diseases, infections, rarely in malignancies and sometimes in normal persons.

Question 5

what does weak positive ana mean?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: Weakly positive anas usually have no significance.

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

will a positive ana necessairly mean lupus?

Accepted Answer

No: A positive ANA alone does not make one have lupus.  Other criteria must be met to be labeled with lupus.  ANA can often be false positives.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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