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My dsdna double strand reference was 3.45 and very symptomatic.. s this a positive for lupus how is it scored?

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Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possibly: this is one of the many blood tests used to diagnose lupus..you should consult your rheumatologist to have them run a full battery of tests

Answered 10/15/2014

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lupus tests: Many lupus tests are drawn for symptoms that are not specific for lupus. If you have butterfly rash, arthritis and anemia, then a positive lupus test is significant. If you have dizziness, fatigue and headache, then a lupus test may not be as helpful (unless it's negative). Lupus is fairly uncommon; dizziness and fatigue are very common. Most people with these symptoms don't have lupus.

Answered 9/15/2020

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