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Positive ana positive rnp low positive ccp positive dsdna can you tell me if this means lupus or mctd?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

?: depends on the clinical picture as well, results point towards auto immune disorder, but need to be put in clinical context and follow up to commit to a diagnosis

Answered 11/1/2017

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