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Many people say positive ana means nothing as many people without lupus can have that. why is it done to screen for lupus then- if it means nothing?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Titer: If ANA is detected only in serum diluted to about 40 fold, it does not mean a whole lot. However, if it still present after the serum has been diluted 160 fold, it does mean auto-immune response. In other words, the strength of ANA matters. Visit this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/ana-test/basics/definition/PRC-20014566

Answered 9/8/2015

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A member asked:

Many people say positive ana means nothing as many people without lupus can have that. why is it done to screen for lupus then- if it means nothing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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