Blood tests only tell part of the story... and while 95-98% of lupus patients will have high positive ANA titres (1:320 or higher), there are some lupus patients with low positive or even negative titres but have lupus confirmed in other ways (biopsy of skin or kidney, other blood test results, and symptoms consistent with lupus).
So, if you have symptoms very consistent with lupus or some other autoimmune disease, it's a good thing you've been referred to a rheumy who is familiar with autoimmune diseases. Good luck at your upcoming appointment, I hope you get some answers and more importantly, some treatment that helps!
So, if you have symptoms very consistent with lupus or some other autoimmune disease, it's a good thing you've been referred to a rheumy who is familiar with autoimmune diseases. Good luck at your upcoming appointment, I hope you get some answers and more importantly, some treatment that helps!