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My ana blood work came out positive . what does this mean?

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It depends,,: This could mean possible autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, or it can be just an isolated finding/reading. Having said this, it is still important to note and monitor this finding as it can mean the start of some issue.

Answered 5/30/2013

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Nothing, by itself: ANA is a non-specific test; it may raise the likelihood of having an autoimmune disease but of itself is not diagnostic of anything. Your doctor or a rheumatologist can perform basic evaluation and laboratory tests to help them determine whether or not the ANA is significant. Up to 25% of normal healthy people can have a weakly positive ana. ANA alone does not mean you have lupus.

Answered 8/5/2016

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