ANA test (homogeneous and Speckled?)?

Question

My daugther 9 yr old ANA positive 1:40 homogeneous(2nd test)
ANA positive 1:40 Speckled (1st test) what is the difference?

Answer 1

A positive ANA is one of the indicators of autoimmne disease. I have lupus and lots of us have a positive ANA, but not all of us. The ANA can vary from test to test. Other conditions can cause a positive result. There are times when there will be a negative result but disease is still present.

An antinuclear antibody test in itself does not result in a diagnosis. An experience doctor, most likely a rheumatologist, is your best bet.