Lupus anticoagulant- should I be concerned?

[overit4now]

I just got back some labs that show Lupus Anticoagulant as negative, but it was 1.1 where a positive result would be 1.2. This seems pretty close should I be concerned? Also, I have been told be many nurses and doctors that I have small veins. Would this increase clot risk? I can't meet with the doctor for 2 months.

[Dannyjenkins1981]

I wouldn't worry about a negative test ask to be tested again in a few months some medications can cause positive tests but as yours was negative I wouldn't be worry if you had antiphospholipid syndrome as I do the size of veins does not matter clots can form anywhere in the vasculature from arteries to tiny veins 0.2mm in diameter in some places .

If you are worried avoid vit k things like broccoli contain high levels and can effect clotting in patients on warfarin , if I have a few tops of broccoli a week my blood thickens on my INR blood test

[cmavi]

In regards to being diagnosed with Lupus anticoagulant.

I have read to have a diet high in fish/take fish oil capsules/ eat very lean meat but try to avoid it if you can. And then I read do not take things such as fish oil and vit k because it can counteract the purpose of the medications.

Which is correct?


Regards,
Christina

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
The lupus anticoagulant test is usually ordered if you had previous miscarriages, thrombotic events, biologically false-positive VDRL, a positive antinuclear antibody test, or doctors suspect that you have antiphospholipid syndrome (Anti-cardiolipin antibodies test is also done for confirmation) or lupus. A single high or close to high test is not of much diagnostic value. Usually the series of tests are repeated several weeks later to determine whether the lupus anticoagulant is transient or persistent (risen since the last test). If the levels rise, then chances of miscarriage, placental blood vessel thrombosis etc remain high. Pregnancies with persistent lupus anticoagulant will need to be closely monitored.
Thin veins can be easily blocked or can leak easily. Please discuss with your doctor when you meet him. Meanwhile please follow up with your PCP. Take care!