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Positive ANA test
by opossum, Feb 23, 2008 02:48PM
I just recently had an ANA test done and it came back to be positive with a 1:1280 ratio. I understand for that to be really high. I have been classified as neutropenic for about two years. My overall white blood cell count range anywhere from 3.8 to as low as 2.4. My doctor seems to be a little worried but my overall health is generally good. I am hardly ever sick or have any oppertunistic infections. On my latest ct scan of my abdomin, my spleen was slightly enlarged. My doctor seems to think I may have an autoimmune disorder such as lupus or mixed connective tissue disease but the only sign of one is the positive ANA. I am only 20 years old so could that be the reason that I am not showing any of the signs or symptoms due to that it probably hasn't manifested yet? I also understand that normal healthy people sometimes have a positive ana for no known reason. Also, what could cost my white blood cell count to me normal one day and then be so low the next? Thanks
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Your ANA is very high, so I wouldn't be surprised at all if indeed you had an autoimmune disease. I'm not sure whether or not the neutropenia can cause a low white cell count. You may want to ask your physician if that is the case.