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What are Antinuclear Antibodies?

  • warheumatology
  • Jan 27, 2023
  • 1 min read

Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) are antibodies that are directed against structures within the nucleus of a cell. These antibodies are often found in people with autoimmune disorders such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. A positive ANA test result may indicate the presence of an autoimmune disorder, but it is not diagnostic on its own.

 
 
 

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