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Ana positive 1:80 homogeneous pattern & 1:160 centromere pattern...additional tests needed or just by centromere pattern crest & scleroderma r present?

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Almost certain: Positive anti-centromere antibodies would indicate the presence of scleroderma/crest, better if anti–scl-70 antibodies also present, plus clinical symptoms and signs.

Answered 4/7/2014

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