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Ana 17 assay was asked to be taken for arthritis. control value throws a level of 55 and results show highly positive. what does this mean. arthritis is a genetic disease in the family and i have got inflammation in all the joints of the body?

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It means you have arthritis which needs further investigation and treatment by Rheumatologist or asimilar specialist. Hope you do well

Answered 1/11/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Your result suggests a disease in the so called autoimmune disease groups among which lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common. A rheumatologist’s opinion will be needed in trying to firm up a diagnosis and treatment plan.

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