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ANA testing advise please

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I got my ana done through FEIA method. I have read that you should get it done through IFA for it to be accurate. Is this correct?

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I've just joined and read your post. I'm waiting for blood test results for scleroderma. I don't know if you've read this article but it does seem to say that quite a large percentage of scleroderma sufferers can be missed if the test is not done by the IFA method. sclerodermainfo.org/wp-cont...

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