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Myasthenia Gravis and ANA

ampky
Is ANA always positive in MG?

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368646 tn?1208393887
ampky
Thanks for your help.  It looks, in that article, an ANA test is used because a positive result shows RA and/or Lupus.

After further research, I found an article that stated ANA is positive in only 40% of those with MG.
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Look this up and let me know if this answers your question.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1216417-diagnosis
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