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What Does Lab Result Consistent With Lupus Suggest?
ANA Screen, IFA Positive, Flag A, Reference Neg. STAGE1. ANA Pattern 1 Nucleolar, Pattern 2 Homogeneous Titer 640 Reference range 1:80 Elevated Antibody Level. DNA (DS)ANTIBODY IU/ML Interpretation or = 10 Positive. Result 24 IU/ML Flag H Doctor says my labs are consistent with Lupus.. Does this mean I do have Lupus??
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
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ANA Screen, IFA Positive, with Homogeneous Pattern and Titer 640 along with elevated anti ds DNA at 24 IU/ML suggest SLE.
About 95% of those with SLE have a positive ANA test result along with symptoms of SLE, such as arthritis, a rash, and skin sensitivity to light. A positive ANA can be seen in multiple autoimmune diseases but anti-dsDNA confirms that the condition is SLE because its highly specific for SLE.
Hope this helps!Take care!
Welcome to HCM!
ANA Screen, IFA Positive, with Homogeneous Pattern and Titer 640 along with elevated anti ds DNA at 24 IU/ML suggest SLE.
About 95% of those with SLE have a positive ANA test result along with symptoms of SLE, such as arthritis, a rash, and skin sensitivity to light. A positive ANA can be seen in multiple autoimmune diseases but anti-dsDNA confirms that the condition is SLE because its highly specific for SLE.
Hope this helps!Take care!
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