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Does A Positive ANA Test Mean Lupus?

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Question : Does a positive ANA test mean Lupus?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
NO NO NO NO NO!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Positive ANA in no way means lupus. The most specific test for lupus are dsDNA and anti-CCP. ANA is positive in almost all rheumatologic conditions and very non specific.

Beside, laboratory findings only complete the puzzle following suggestive clinical signs and symptoms and in no way indicate a disease without clinical signs and symptoms.

I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Does A Positive ANA Test Mean Lupus?

Brief Answer: NO NO NO NO NO! Detailed Answer: Hi, Positive ANA in no way means lupus. The most specific test for lupus are dsDNA and anti-CCP. ANA is positive in almost all rheumatologic conditions and very non specific. Beside, laboratory findings only complete the puzzle following suggestive clinical signs and symptoms and in no way indicate a disease without clinical signs and symptoms. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.