U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Sedalia, MO
A 39-year-old female asked:

Lupus panel negative. sed rate 30 should b under 20. ana positive w/ spec pattern. serum protein electrophoresis test normal. cbc ok. metabolic ok.?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gloria Fong
Dr. Gloria Fonganswered
Family Medicine 42 years experience
Any joint pain?: Positive ANA and elevated sed rate. If you have joint pains it would be advisable to follow up with a rheumatologist. You have some kind of inflammatory process going on. Both test are very nonspecific and further work-up is needed.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Martin Raff
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Abnormal labs: These mean nothing without a full history and physical examination by a competent caring physician. Go see one soon.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 39-year-old female asked:
Mid upper back pain for months right flank sore. Lupus panel neg . Ana positive 1;640 w/spec pat. Sed rate elevated. Serum protein normal. Any ideas?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 39-year-old female asked:
Lost 60 lbs over summer from diet and exercise. Up back pain since may. Hair loss sed rate elevated and ana+w/spec pattern. Lupus panel neg. Cbc ok?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 31-year-old male asked:
Serum free light chain test shows normal kappa (8.7mg/dl), low lambda (3.80), high kap/lam ratio (2.31). Serum $ urine electrophoresis show no monoclonal protein, nor does serum immunofixation. Likely MGUS, myeloma, or admyloidosis? CBC/met panel ok.
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 39-year-old female asked:
Ana+w/speck pat. 1:640. Sed rate elevated CRP ok. Cbc and metabolic and urine ok. Up back pain. Fatigue. Right flank pain. Lupus panel negatiive. ?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 39-year-old female asked:
Is there a link between a high ANA and cancer ? Cbc ok metabolic ok. Thyroid ok. And lupus panel neg?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated Jun 10, 2014

Found in:

Protein›Lupus›Complete blood count

People also asked

My temp after i get to work is 99.1-99.4 . Evening and over night normal. I am ANA +1:640 spec pattern. High sed rate. Cbc ok. Metabolic ok. Serum protein ok. Lupus panel neg. Up back pain 1yr. Mri ok?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Up back pain for 1 yr. Right flank burning. Elev sed rate. Ana + spec 1:640. Lupus panel neg. Cbc ok. Metabolic panel ok. Serum protein ok. Urine ok?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Sed rate 30. Cbc ok. Urine ok. Metabolic ok. Ana+ speckled 1:640. Serum protein ok. Up back pain one year w/ right flank pain. Could it be cancer? Lupus panel neg. Rheum drs dismissed me.
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Is it safe to dismiss a positive ANA speckled with a titer of 1:640 if CBC ok. Lupus panel negative. Metabolic ok. Urine ok. Serum protein ok?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
What could cause ANA positive spec pat. 1;640. I am seeing a rheumtoligist. No answers! serum protein ok. Lupus neg. Up back pain. Cbc ok. Urine ok.?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.