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Are ana and autoimmune hemolytic anemia exactly the same?

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No: ANA i a test, the other is acondition.

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Dr. George Valdez answered

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No: ANA is a test which may be positive for several auto-immune conditions, including autoimmune hemolytics anema. You can have autoimmune hemolytic anemia, with or without positive ana, have to put in context with other tests and the person's condition.

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