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Could a person with 2 different negative ana tests have lupus?
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Yes, but ANA: negative lupus is uncommon. ANA is one of the criteria for diagnosing lupus, but a negative ANA does not rule out lupus. See this site for more info. http://www.webmd.com/lupus/guide/laboratory-tests-used-diagnose-evaluate-sle
Answered 10/20/2020
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