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After ANA Result Being Positive What Are The Next Step To Be Taken For Determine If It Is Lupus Or Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Hi there! I just received news that my recent blood work showed that I am ANA positive. I have joint pain and occasionally unexplained flu like symptoms that last for several weeks than disappear. After a positive ANA result, what are the next steps to be taken to determine if it is possibly lupus or rheumatoid arthritis? Thankyou for your help!
Amy
Amy
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Dear Madam,
Kindly get your ENA profile , anti dsDNA levels , complement levels C3 & C4 levels, anti CCP ANTIBODIES .
Dr.Shruti
Kindly get your ENA profile , anti dsDNA levels , complement levels C3 & C4 levels, anti CCP ANTIBODIES .
Dr.Shruti
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