Positive Ana Blood Test And Protein In Urine Posted: 11-27-04 02:41am
I've taken two blood tests, both wielding
the same result: positive ana 1:640. I
have no clue if this count is too high or
too low because I don't know what the
normal number of anti-nuclear antibodies
is.
When I went to my doctor and had a
urinalysis done, I was found to have a lot
of protein in my urine, which was passed
off as being normal, until I saw a
rheumatologist, who said that combined
with a positive blood test could mean I
have some kind of connective tissue
disorder.
I have read that certain drugs/medications
can alter the results of a blood test;
when I had the tests done, I was on an
antibiotic for a sinus problem, and I only
wonder if it may have thrown my body's
balance off enough to change my test
results.
Does anyone think the antibiotics may have
changed my results?
Or could I truly have something wrong with
me?
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Scaredbaka
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AlisBaby
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Ana And Urinalysis Results Posted: 11-30-04 16:04pm
Dear scared,
it is highly unlikely that antibiotics
would cause your ana to be elevated to
that level. For your reference, anything
over 1:80 is considered positive by most
labs, although some have a lower range.
Yours is definitely positive. The
proteinuria could be indicative of kidney
involvement -- something that is often
seen in sle. Your rheumatologist may
refer you to a urologist, or may decide to
treat you himself. I hope that you will
follow up and get the care that you
need.
