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A member asked:

My ana is 1:1280 homogeneous. does that always mean lupus? i am currently being treated for ra.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: The ANA is a nonspecific test and is positive in 20+ percent of individuals with ra.

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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