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I have over 15 autoantibodies that are "positive", but they are all in the "normal" range. what does this imply? is this scenario common?
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See below: Autoantibodies that are in the normal range are not positive---positive ones are those that are above the normal range.
Answered 7/4/2013
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Yes: Almost everyone has autoantibodies - as measured by routine tests. That is why the normal range was established. If results are within the normal range, that implies that you are normal - at least for what was tested.
Answered 7/4/2013
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