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I had a negative ana 1 year ago. should my ana be retested? how often does an ana change if you have lupus?
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No: ANA should not be retested. Best use of specialized tests is made in a clinical context and with the help of a specialist, in this case a rheumatologist. There are also seronegative diseases to be considered.
Answered 10/20/2020
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