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A 44-year-old female asked:

Does it mean i have lupus if my ana came back at 1:320 when anti-dsdna antibodies and sedimentation are normal?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
Not necessarily: The ANA is non-specific and can be positive in other diseases and also in normal people. It has to be evaluated in the context of the physical symptoms. If you have concerns, see a rheumatologist.
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