Quote: ANAs present different "patterns" depending on the staining of the cell nucleus in the laboratory: homogeneous or diffuse; speckled; nucleolar; and peripheral or rim. While these patterns are not specific for any one illness, certain illnesses can more frequently be associated with one pattern or another. The patterns then can sometimes give the doctor further clues as to types of illnesses to look for in evaluating a patient... The speckled pattern is seen in many conditions and in persons who do not have any autoimmune disease .
So that's good. Doesn't neccesarily mean a thing. Medicinenet also says...
Quote: ANAs can be found in approximately 5% of the normal population, usually in low titers (low levels). These persons usually have no disease. Titers of lower than 1:80 are less likely to be significant. (ANA titers of less than or equal to 1:40 are considered negative). Ultimately, the ANA result must be interpreted in the specific context of an individual patient's symptoms and other test results. It may or may not be significant in a given individual.
ANAs can also be produced by things as simple as infections. So hopefully Angela's fine.
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Doesn't neccesarily mean a thing. Medicinenet also says...
