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Hi:
After my post about the ANA test, I received several emails wondering
what an ANA test is. So, I thought I'd post this to the list rather
than reply individually. I didn't know about it either until my
physician ordered one. I found a site on the web that described it as
an anti-nuclear antibody test for the detection in human serum or plasma
of anti-nuclear autoantibodies. This is the web site:
http://www.scimedx.com/ana.htm
It is used to diagnose lupus, among other things. I have learned that
approx. 10% of the population have elevated ANA, but nothing else is
physically wrong. The above site mentions IgG, which I though was
interesting.
I have already had several responses to my post which were very helpful.
I will summarize them soon. Thanks everyone!
Maggie