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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.
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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.
An antinuclear antibody (ANA) test shows signs of autoimmune disease. Diseases that may cause a positive ANA include scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, and other conditions.
25 Απρ 2022 · A positive ANA (antinuclear antibodies) test is one of the most common reasons for referral to our rheumatology office. This article offers you a better understanding of the ANA test and the most common causes for a positive ANA test, as well as: What is the ANA test, and why was it ordered? Is the ANA titer important?
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 ...
But a negative ANA test doesn't completely rule out the possibility that you could have an autoimmune disorder. A positive result on an ANA test means that antinuclear antibodies were found in your blood. A positive result may be a sign of: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
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.
