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Elevated ssdna

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Apr 12 3:43am | Replies (5)

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@johnbishop

I know it is sometimes scary when you read the lab test results before you've had a chance to discuss them with your doctor. I have fallen into that trap a few times and get a little anxious until I can discuss the results with my doctor who can put things into perspective. Here's some information I found on the ENA panel that may explain it a little.

"No one result on an ENA test means you have a specific disease, like lupus. For instance, people with Sjögren’s syndrome are often positive for anti-SSA and anti-SSB antibodies, but they can also be positive in someone with lupus or other conditions. Your provider will look at your ENA panel, your symptoms and other test results to make a diagnosis."
-- ENA Panel: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/ena-panel

Have you had a chance to discuss the results with your doctor yet?

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No, not yet. I've had mildly elevated DSDNA before but this is new. Thank you