test for arthritis
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if a patients anti -ds DN ANTIBODY (DOUBLE STRANDED) TEST IS NEGATIVE DOES IT MEAN THAT THE PATIENT HAS arthritis |
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No. A negative DS DNA antibody test is normal. A postive ds DNA antibody test can mean that you might have lupus, but a rheumatologist wtill needs to make the diagnosis based on your history and exam. |
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