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Could cancer be suspect even with normal cbc and metabolic and uriine? sed rate slightly elevated ana + w/ spec pattern 1:640.

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Not first on my list: Anything is always possible but that would not be my first suspicion.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Edmond Bendaly answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Unlikely: Angie, the labs you are reporting would fit more a rheumatological condition than cancer. The elevated sed rate indicates an inflammatory condition which the positive ANA would point more down the path of a rheumatological issue. Cancer is unlikely with these labs.

Answered 1/23/2020

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