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I have had multiple positive ana and they do the next step tests to check for lupus and it comes back negative. why do they keep checking my ana?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

I don't know: Imo, there is no need to constantly repeat an ana. It is a waste of time and money. Positive is positive and constantly repeating it will not change that.

Answered 12/11/2013

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A member asked:

I have had multiple positive ana and they do the next step tests to check for lupus and it comes back negative. why do they keep checking my ana?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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