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Would a +ana only occur when you have the symptoms of a autoimmune disease. i had ana test a while back it was neg. then had another one it was pos?
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Other causes: There are a number of conditions that can cause an elevated ANA besides Autoimmunitiy. I could just be temporary.
Answered 1/19/2016
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