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ANA
noun[ C or U ]
medical specializeduk /ˌeɪ.enˈeɪ/ us /ˌeɪ.enˈeɪ/
abbreviation forantinuclear antibody:
ANAs target certain things in the nucleus of a cell.
ANA testAn ANA test is a sensitive tool to spot autoimmune diseases, including lupus.
She previously had a positive ANA screen and a follow-up appointment scheduled with Rheumatology.
Her ANA is elevated at 160 and her TSH is normal.
This subtype is associated with positive ANAs and chronic iridocyclitis.
The main purpose of the ANA test is to detect the antibodies early in the development of the disease.
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