Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD An ANA blood test (antinuclear antibody test) is usually performed on a blood sample as part of the diagnostic process for certain autoimmune diseases ...
Her last pregnancy ended 1 year ... ANA virtually excludes SLE. A positive ANA indicates a need for more specific tests as 32% of healthy individuals will have a positive ANA. Titers are not ...