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I had mono three years ago. now i am having an ana and asma blood test done for u autoimmune. is it possible to get a false positive from having mono in the past or is that only if i am currently infected with mono?

Q: i had mono three years ago. now i am having an ana and asma blood test done for u autoimmune. is it possible to get a false positive from having mono in the past or is that only if i am currently infected with mono?

: Acute mononucleosis can induce positive ANA test transiently. In addition, 15-35% of normal person may test positive for ANA, usually in low titer.

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Acute mononucleosis can induce positive ANA test transiently. In addition, 15-35% of normal person may test positive for ANA, usually in low titer.

Answered 7/24/2023

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A member asked:

I had mono three years ago. now i am having an ana and asma blood test done for u autoimmune. is it possible to get a false positive from having mono in the past or is that only if i am currently infected with mono?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

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