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A member asked:

Diagnosed w/ lupus. malar rash,photosenstvty,sicca ,mouth/nose sores,recurring flares,leukopenia, ana 1:640.all other labs neg.possible w/normal labs?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Absolutely: Your general labs can be totally normal and you can still have lupus.

Answered 10/7/2014

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