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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
ANA VALUES
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 15, 2005 12:00AM
, Dec 15, 2005 12:00AM
Women and elderly patients can present with a false positive elevated ANA. Otherwise healthy patients can also present with a positive ANA. I do not have an exact number that I can quote you.
It is possible that fibromylagia (fibromyalgia) can present with an elevated ANA. Lupus and other rheumatological diseases would likely present with a higher titer than 1:40.
You can obtain other physician opinion regarding your lab tests if you are not comfortable with the interpretation.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
It is possible that fibromylagia (fibromyalgia) can present with an elevated ANA. Lupus and other rheumatological diseases would likely present with a higher titer than 1:40.
You can obtain other physician opinion regarding your lab tests if you are not comfortable with the interpretation.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
