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Old 02-19-2009, 06:01 AM   #1
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wHAT IS double stranded DNA TEST MEANT FOR?

wHAT IS double stranded DNA TEST MEANT FOR?

 
Old 02-22-2009, 06:33 AM   #2
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Re: wHAT IS double stranded DNA TEST MEANT FOR?

It is a Lupus specific test - from what I found it is found in 40-60% of lupus patients - if you have positive ANA and a flag for dsDNA I think it is very likely Lupus.

I'm not a dr - just have had those two tests and am waiting to see Ruhmatologist

 
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