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Can a positive ana (going up for years, now 1/640) be insignificant if other autoimmune markers are negative?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Probably not: If you don't have symptoms but why are they checking it?? Ask the person who ordered it to be sure. They know you and your history .

Answered 7/2/2014

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A member asked:

Can a positive ana (going up for years, now 1/640) be insignificant if other autoimmune markers are negative?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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