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What is the definition or description of: rnp antibody?
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Anti-RNP: Evaluating patients with signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disease in whom the test for antinuclear antibodies is positive. http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/clinical+and+interpretive/81357.
Answered 12/4/2012
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Present in Lupus: Anti-rnp antibodies are present in certain patients with lupus and in conditions known as mixed connective tissue disorders, and rheumatic conditions. Autoimmune antibodies are directed against our own tissues causing diseases manifestations. When a person develops an autoimmune disease, it means that the immune system program malfunctions and produce antibodies to destroy our own proteins.
Answered 3/24/2015
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