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I have a positive DNA (DS) antibody test and a negative ANA test. Segmented Neutrophils high and Lymphocytes low. Extreme fatigue, no malar rash.
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
51 years experience in Rheumatology
Unrelated: Fatigue alone is not lupus. A DNA alone is not diagnostic.
Answered on Sep 20, 2016
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