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A member asked:
My ana is 7.93 is that to high do i need to see a rheumatology's. thank you?
7 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Ana: So why did they request it in the first place? You do not mention any symptoms. A test by itself does not indicate underlying disease, your rheumatologist may brush it off if it is an idolated finding. Discuss it with your ordering physician first.
Answered 9/12/2013
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Only a test and: Only a test and that result suggests that it is not the standard assay. If there are general body symptoms, then a rheumatologist would be helpful.
Answered 9/12/2013
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Probably...: There are numerous assays for ANA which stands for anti- nuclear antibody. I can't say if the value you gave was elevated, but assuming it is, you should consider seeing a rheumatologist with symptoms of fatigue, joint pain and dry eyes.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes : You should see a rheumatologist for your joint pains and dry eyes. Ana is a screening test so it is used in conjunction with your exam. Ana can be elevated for a variety of reasons and is not necessarily a sign of rheumatic disease.
Answered 5/6/2015
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It depends may be SL: it may be SLE but you will need to see rheumatology to clarify
Answered 3/6/2017
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