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Could someone have lupus with homogeneous ana 1:320 but elevated complement 3 and 4?

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Yes: Do not place a lot of emphasis serum complement levels. They only rarely influence diagnostic decisions unless there are other abnormalities as well.

Answered 2/18/2014

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