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If a lupus panel was negative and awaiting serum electrophise test what would that tell ? my sed rate is elevated and ana positive w/ speckled pattern

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Nothing specific : These findings are not specific. This will depend on your total evaluation and why these tests being done. The test alone do not make a diagnosis.

Answered 9/10/2013

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Clinical diagnosis: Serum protein electrophoresis will probably either be normal or show slightly high immunoglobulins. The titer of your ANA will be noted, and ultimately the diagnosis of lupus or whatever related illness will be made on history and physical exam. Good luck.

Answered 6/10/2014

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