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12 m ago ana+1:160 and anti dsdna+ 13 mlh. treated for sle in fl. i moved to pa. new rheum re-tested and both negative. states it was never sle . is this normal for sle or something else? confsued

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: The diagnosis of lupus depends on having a clinical history compatible with the diagnosis. The DNA result is not impressive and the original ANA could result from many causes.

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Answered 7/13/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not SLE: If the tests are meg they were probably false positives before. True positives don't come and go

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Answered 7/3/2014

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A member asked:

12 m ago ana+1:160 and anti dsdna+ 13 mlh. treated for sle in fl. i moved to pa. new rheum re-tested and both negative. states it was never sle . is this normal for sle or something else? confsued

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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