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A member asked:

Got my test results online.says ana speckled is at 1250. and other antibodies are found like ssa, ssb, rnp, smith, but are low levels. this mean sle?

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Not necesarily: While these tests point to a probability of a collagen vascular disease, this could be lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, etc. The doctor ordering these tests knows your history and physical examination findings and should be the one interpreting these tests. Should be a Rheumatologist.

Answered 6/22/2014

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