Elevated ssdna

Posted by januaryjane @januaryjane, Apr 9 11:46pm

Just saw a lab my anti ssdna is elevated in ENA 9 panel. Everything else in panel within normal range. Anyone understand any of this?

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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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ssdna is single stranded dna. Elevation in Panel 9 is associated with several different autoimmune conditions. You are wise to understand your labs before you consultation with your doctor. You'll have better questions and they will provide better answers. This is the best place to ask. You may get better responses from connecters with experience if you also describe your symptoms.
John's point is well taken, except that you don't seem to distressed, just intelligent.

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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

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@gently

ssdna is single stranded dna. Elevation in Panel 9 is associated with several different autoimmune conditions. You are wise to understand your labs before you consultation with your doctor. You'll have better questions and they will provide better answers. This is the best place to ask. You may get better responses from connecters with experience if you also describe your symptoms.
John's point is well taken, except that you don't seem to distressed, just intelligent.

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Thank you. Scleroderma/ systematic sclerosis, RA factor, Complements(lupus)), proteins, negative.
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