Anti ds DNA of 65?

[trost]

ANA of 1:1280 and Anti ds DNA of 65. Docs/lab saying the 65 indicates a negative for the anti ds DNA test. Most things I've read are to the contrary. Any help?

[whisperit]

Hello

Do you have the printout from the lab? That should give you both your result, the units it is being measured in, and a normal range, usually like this

Anti-DSA antibodies 24.1 IU/ml 0.0 - 20.0

If the result is out of range, it might also be highlighted or bolded or have some note to draw attention to the abnormality. You probably know this. One potential pitfall is that there is more than one type of test, so they may be measuring in different units to the one you are used to or expecting. x

[Buffy14]

That's confusing I was told that antidsdna above 9 is raised and indicates lupus but as whisperit has said some labs use different tests which doesn't help .