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2 Σεπ 2022 · Your test is positive if it finds antinuclear antibodies in your blood. A negative result means it found none. A positive test doesn’t mean that you have an autoimmune condition.
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17 Αυγ 2022 · In most cases, a positive ANA test indicates that your immune system has launched a misdirected attack on your own tissue — in other words, an autoimmune reaction. But some people have positive ANA tests even when they're healthy.
Emphasize that a positive test result can also be positive in healthy individuals. Apositive ANA test alone does NOT diagnose a specific autoimmune disease. Sometimes further investigation is indicated if there are symptoms suggestive of an autoimmune disease.
8 Μαΐ 2023 · A positive ANA test means that you have high levels of ANA in your blood. A positive ANA test is usually reported as both a ratio (called a titer) and a pattern, such as smooth or speckled.
A positive result on an ANA test means that antinuclear antibodies were found in your blood. You may get a positive result if: You have SLE (lupus). You have a different type of autoimmune disease. You have a viral infection. A positive result doesn't necessarily mean you have a disease. Some healthy people have antinuclear antibodies in their ...
What does a positive ANA test result mean? A positive ANA result suggests that your immune system is overactive. It is not a diagnosis of any specific condition, and one out of every six otherwise healthy people can have an overactive immune system.
As many as one-third of healthy adults over the age of 65 may have a positive ANA test result. Also, certain medicines can cause antinuclear antibodies. If you have questions about your results, talk with your provider.
