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Does a positive ana 1:160 homogeneous test result for teen require further clinical review w/rheumatologist (mom recently dx w/lupus)?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: More details regarding the presentation,symptoms and other illnesses would be helpful in advising further studies.

Answered 6/2/2016

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