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@sueinmn

No wonder you are concerned. They have apparently seen some markers in your blood that indicate "some abnormality" but I would think it is most likely not a life-threatening situation or they would be pursuing a better diagnosis. Not being a doctor or hematologist, but only a medical consumer myself, I cannot imagine doing anything else.
What did they tell you about "what it is not"? If they did not tell me what their tests ruled out, I would certainly look back at the paperwork from the visit, or call and ask for an explanation.
Have you asked for a better explanation, either from your rheumatologist or primary providr?
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Yes, I have asked. It is not lupus. That was the first thing they thought about. Explanations are vague. I was told that whatever it is it is "mild," whatever that means. The original rheumatologist I saw is no longer at Loma Linda. I see my primary later this month. I have other issues that I am going to push him on. With no symptoms I would probably ignore it but not with Covid raging around the world.