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Blood work done by accident. no symptoms. high ana and anti centromere antibody. what does this mean?
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Repeat : Preferably at another lab, after discussing with your doctor. False positive results are not uncommon
Answered 12/21/2015
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Potential autoimmune: ANA and Anti-Centromere antibodies are both signs of possible autoimmune conditions. ANA is non-specific and not unusual to see in healthy people; can be caused by medicines and infections. Anti-Centr. fairly specific for CREST syndrome: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CREST_syndrome If you have no symptoms of this may indicate a susceptibility. Take steps now to prevent getting it- see my comment:
Answered 10/1/2016
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