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Past 2 years 3 blood tests ana direct was normal. now ana homogeneous was high 1:320. what is the diff between ana direct and homogeneous pattern?
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None!: You need a reflex ana. A direct ANA is not synonymous with homogenous, which is a pattern!
Answered 3/22/2016
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