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Does lupus take months to diagnose? waiting for ana c3 c4 and am concerned. esr norm. lupus is scary but i'm ready to find a solution to my pain
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SLE: No. It should not take more than a day or two after your history and physical exam by a doctor to get back the lab results which may aid in the diagnosis. This should never take months. You may want to discuss this with your doctor or find a second opinion.
Answered 10/4/2014
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