A 56-year-old female asked:
I have a positive ana and a positive anti cardiolipin igg. if lupus and syphilis is ruled out, what other diseases should i be tested for? thank you so much?
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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
There are a number of diseases that can be associated with these findings. Rheumatoid arthritis, several other immune diseases causing + ANA &/or + anticardiolipin igG. Recommend for full discussion and education you subscribe to uptodate.com for 1 month. Will cost about $20 but will be very helpful for next time you discus with your Drs as you will be better informed than we can do in 440 spaces
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
How much positive? What is the titer? All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, low titer result may not be meaningful, and you may not have any disease.
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