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What is the implication of high homogenous ana 1:320 with other markers normal. autoimmune or connective tissue disease suspected but not confirme?

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See details: The ANA may be the only positive autoantibody in some patients with lupus. The ANA must always be evaluated in the context of the clinical picture.

Answered 6/10/2014

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