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I have pos ana and all other lupus test normal but have symptoms of lupus can you have lupus with only pos ana test and other lupus test negative?

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Positive ANA: The diagnosis of lupus is based on multiple criteria including clinical features, and positive labs. It is quite unlikely to have lupus with just a positive ANA. up to 30 % of ladies can have a positive ANA without any significance. As always please discuss with you doctor as well. Best wishes.

Answered 6/2/2015

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

LUPUS: A low positive ANA alone may be non diagnostic. If all other labs are normal, it can be repeated in a 2-3 mth window. Lupus also has a list of criteria that needs to be met to fulfill the diagnosis. Follow up with your doctor and if still concerned see a rheumatologist.

Answered 2/11/2017

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