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Record 055 · Review · 2010
Review for the generalist: The antinuclear antibody test in children - When to use it and what to do with a positive titer
Pediatric Rheumatology · requested inclusion
“Reviews appropriate ANA testing and interpretation in children, including the low value of indiscriminate testing.”
Reviews appropriate ANA testing and interpretation in children, including the low value of indiscriminate testing. Limits noted in the record: Published in 2010; compare with current pediatric guidance. A positive ANA is not a diagnosis. Claims in this record are not verified.
A positive ANA is not a diagnosis. Claims in this record are not verified.
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