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What Does This Blood Test Result Indicate?
My son has been givin a blood test for frequent fevers and the results came back with positive ANA and RNP, elevated white blood cell count and protein in urine. We don t have a appointment with the rheumatologist for another 2 weeks. We are trying to get all information on possibilities. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Mon, 2 May 2016
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The blood work is suggestive of Lupus, an autoimmune disorder, or, perhaps rheumatoid arthritis.
The rheumatologist may order more specific testing before initiating treatment for this
The blood work is suggestive of Lupus, an autoimmune disorder, or, perhaps rheumatoid arthritis.
The rheumatologist may order more specific testing before initiating treatment for this
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