Not diagnosed with lupus, but awaiting blood results...

[sparkle247]

Hi there, I am new to the site and have been diagnosed with a few autoimmune disorders for about a year and a half ( RA, Raynauds, Sjogrens, fibro) I have just been tested for lupus again, and this time my bloods are different than previous ones. I only have an ANA titre of 1:80 but my pattern is homogoneus... My C4 is low but my C3 is normal? Would this be considered negative for lupus? I have to wait until 22nd December to get verdict from my consultant! Just wondered if any one new about the homogenous pattern being normal or not? Obviously not expecting a diagnosis here! Just people's thoughts or experiences

[Purpletop]

It isn't the pattern so much as the titre. 1:80 is very low for lupus, although coupled with a low complement might make your rheumatologist want to do more specific autoantibodies testing to be sure.

[sparkle247 in reply to Purpletop]

Thank you, that is kind of what is was thinking! I know the titre is low, but I couldn't find any info on the homogenous pattern except it was indicative of lupus!!! But what is a normal blood pattern I wonder??! X

[Purpletop in reply to sparkle247]

Homogenous is indicative of lupus but at the low titre I doubt you will go on and develop it. Having other autoimmune diseases does make you more prone to developing lupus but not everyone does, so don't panic just yet.

[sparkle247 in reply to Purpletop]

Thank you! I have been trying to convince myself and my doctors that I have Lyme Disease but have had a fourth lyme blood test come back as negative and this one as positive.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi sparkle247,

I'm not able to comment about your results because I'm not medically trained, but if you would like some more information about lupus and how it is diagnosed I would be happy to send you one of our free packs? Just send me a private message or email [e-mail] with your name and address.

[sparkle247 in reply to Paul_Howard]

Many thanks for the offer, that would be great. I will send you some details. Thank you!