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I just got my results for ana test. my lab reports as follows, 1:320 with nucleolar pattern negative. isn't 1:320 a high positive?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Just positive: An ANA of 1:320 is a positive result. I would not call it "high positive" but positive is positive. The degree of positivity is not that important.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I just got my results for ana test. my lab reports as follows, 1:320 with nucleolar pattern negative. isn't 1:320 a high positive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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