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Postive ana & normal sed rate of 5. what does this mean?
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Maybe nothing: The ANA is a relatively nonspecific test. It can be positive in numerous diseases and even in normals. I would suggest a rheumatology opinion.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Antinuclear Antibody: An "ana" is a blood test used to screen a person for the possibility of several autoimmune diseases. It is important to remember that this is a screening test and a positive result only indicates more testing may be warranted. No blood test is perfect, and getting to a diagnosis is usually much more complex than drawing blood and looking at a number on the results report.
Answered 12/10/2013
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