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I had a postive dsdna 22iu/ml but negative ana by ifa. testes were ordered because of tingling and muscle twitches. could this be false positive? when i did it by crithidia it was negative as well as far assay. but multiplex was postive?
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Tests can always give false + in some. Best to discuss with your Dr who knows you better than we do.
Answered 7/18/2021
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All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that,it could be false positive. Even if it is true positive, by itself it is not diagnostic of any illness. Wish you good health!
Answered 8/16/2021
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