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A positive ANA test does not necessarily mean the patient has an autoimmune disease. An ANA test is not specific for autoimmunity, but is a sign of inflammation that is often specific to autoimmunity. Specific antibodies are usually tested for to determine if a patient has an autoimmune disease.

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