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I recently had the test for lupus anticoagulant and it was postitive. what are the implications of this?
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Depends on history: This test should always be confirmed by repeat and other related tests a prior history of multiple late pregnancy losses and /or unexplained clots make the test more ominous.
Answered 4/18/2013
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