My dr. told me that my first set of results for my ANA panel were positive so we needed further testing. Days later he informed me that the results were in from the second test. He said,"I have finally received your ANA final results. You have the SSA antibody. This does indicate an auto-inmmune condition, though not necessarily Lupus, as this can also be present in other diseases including Sjogren's Syndrome. At this time no specific therapy is needed although I would be happy to refer you to rheumatology if you wish.". I have had lots of issues..a nail fungus, dry eyes with Pingueculitis, severe neck pain, swollen lymph nodes in neck, etc. My abnormal lab results from CBC, CMP and ANA are as follows:
Urea Nitrogen 20.7 Higher Than Normal mg/dL (6.0-20.0)
Alkaline Phosphatase 33 Lower Than Normal U/L (38-126)
MCH 31.6 Higher Than Normal pg (27-31)
RDW CV 11.0 Lower Than Normal % (12.6-15.9)
Neutrophils 37.1 Lower Than Normal % (42-75)
ABS Neutrophils 1.91 Lower Than Normal x10(3)/mcL (2.0-6.5)
ABS Eosinophils 0.12 x10(3)/mcL (0-0.6)
ABS Basophils 0.03 x10(3)/mcL (0.0-0.1)
Interpretation: Negative: No significant levels of autoantibodies are present, see below. Borderline: Autoantibodies are present but not at a significant level, see below. Repeat testing in 2-3 weeks is recommended. Positive: Significant levels of autoantibodies are present, see below. If the quantitative levels below are negative, this is indicative of reaction to the bead with the extracted nuclear antigen of Hep2 Cells. Please resubmit another specimen for testing.
Comments: Manufacturer recalled current lot of ANA reagent. Quantitative autoantibody results to follow when reagent is received Hep2 Immunofluorescent slide result: No fluorescence seen. No fluorescence seen indicates a titer < 1:80 or the analyte does not produce a discernible fluorescent pattern. Titers: Titers start at 1:80 and continue to 1:1280. Pattern: Homogenous, speckled, centromere and nucleolar. Methodology: Hep2 Immunofluorescent slides
Nuclear Ab SEE BELOW
DNA Double Strand Ab 6 IU/mL (0-120)
Ribonucleoprotein Extractable Nuclear Ab 15 AU/mL (0-120)
Smith Extractable Nuclear Ab 18 AU/mL (0-120)
SS-A Ab 141 Higher Than Normal AU/mL (0-120)
SS-B Ab 13 AU/mL (0-120)
SCL-70 Extractable Nuclear Ab 10 AU/mL (0-120)
Jo-1 Extractable Nuclear Ab 28 AU/mL (0-120)
Centromere Ab 3 AU/mL (0-120)
Histone Ab 9 AU/mL (0-12
I was trying to research the level of my SS-S Ab (140), to see the severity, or get some what of an idea as to what it maybe indicating. My Dr. says there is no need for treatment at the moment, but I am symptomatic. I am getting ready to have a minor surgery and am worried I won't heal very easily. Sorry for the lengthy post, but thank you for any information or insight.