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Does an ana test detect all autoimmune diseases and can you have a negitive ana and still have an autoimmune disease?

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No: An ANA is helpful in lupus and in some other connective tissue disorders. It is not any diagnostic help in many other autoimmune diseases.

Answered 5/19/2021

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