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Ana titer with reflex to ifa of 1:320 and neg for antibody tests what does that mean? pattern was speckled and homogeneos
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See details: You have a positive ANA which is a screening test for lupus. However, it is positive in numerous other diseases and even in normal people. See a rheumatologist to determine what it means.
Answered 8/23/2019
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