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<1:80 on antinucular ab test, what does this mean? my ana test was positive. thanks

Q: <1:80 on antinucular ab test, what does this mean? my ana test was positive. thanks

Rheumatological.: Unfortunately, in and of itself, it doesn’t mean much diagnostically-speaking. The diagnosis of rheumatological conditions is contingent on a good history and physical examination, supported by blood testing which then serves only to confirm diagnostic suspicion.

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Rheumatological.: Unfortunately, in and of itself, it doesn’t mean much diagnostically-speaking. The diagnosis of rheumatological conditions is contingent on a good history and physical examination, supported by blood testing which then serves only to confirm diagnostic suspicion.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

<1:80 on antinucular ab test, what does this mean? my ana test was positive. thanks

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