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I had some blood work done and came back with positive ana . does that mean i have lupus?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Lupus has certain criteria that you have to meet for diagnosis, a positive ANA screen has to be interpreted carefully, and the degree as well, many have mild positive results and are normal, disease free. Other tests would have to be performed if there is a strong suspicion of the disease, ask your doctor about, best wishes

Answered 8/10/2016

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