what does this mean: A positive ANF at a titre of 1:80 with a homogenous pattern?

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what does this mean: A positive ANF at a titre of 1:80 with a homogenous pattern?

I have had some blood tests back for some swelling in my hands which happens occasionally for no reason. It also mentions a positive S defiency and a rasied fibrinogen at 453...

What does this all mean?

2007-03-02 23:45:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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it is anti nuclear antibody - its a non specific test for immune disease. The result you mention is a mildly positive result. Frequently it doesnt show anything specific. There is a flow chart which shows which conditions are most likely according to the pattern.

2007-03-06 07:02:32 · answer #1 · answered by mustlovedogs0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋