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Lupus anticoagulant screen w/ reflex. is it normal for the results to change/worsen in 5 months? first time in october the drvvt confirmation was negative. 5 months later it was positive. both times had a high drvvt screen. why would results change?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Tests for LA need to be confirmed after 3 months because medication(s) or some clinical events, e.g. infection, can affect the result.

Answered 1/24/2022

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