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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.?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

ANA: May be a spurious finding, consider repeat. Rheumatologist is place to be.

Answered 1/30/2019

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+ ANA is not =lupus: + ANA is not = sle. It helps guide the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus we can see a+ ANA in many other settings.Allergies, thyroid disease, other connective tissue diseases and in perfectly normal people. It is not associated with back pain.

Answered 3/21/2018

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