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A member asked:

I have positive ana sm, ssa (ro), ssb (la) , ro52, jo-1, sci-70, ribosomal p antibodies what are the levels for each antibody that signify lupus?

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Levels not important: If the antibodies are positive, they are positive. The degree of positivity does not matter.

Answered 6/4/2013

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Level not important: If these antibodies are truly positive the degree of positivity is not that important.

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