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Two weeks ago had an ana of 1:2560 homogenous. now 1:640 speckled. what could this mean??

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Autoimmune: These findings are strongly suggestive of the presence of an autoimmune process going on but the diagnosis will depends on your symptoms and findings of organ involvement. A rheumatologist would be one you need to consult assuming that these tests were obtained on suspicion of a disease condition.

Answered 8/17/2017

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