#112 ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) Test: 5 Pearls Segment

Is a positive ANA always significant? What does the titer mean? Is the pattern of the ANA helpful? What patient histories should you not get an ANA for and which aspects of the history would raise suspicion for autoimmunity? How can you use the physical exam to assess likelihood of autoimmune disease? What is the ddx for a positive ANA? Whiteboard animation video on YouTube Show notes, Transcript and References Get CME-MOC credit with ACP Sponsor: Visit www.medmastery.com/coreim for 15% off on all subscriptions. Discount code: “COREIM” Timestamps: 01:37 Pearl 1 03:54 Pearl 2 13:53 Pearl 3 18:07 Pearl 4 29:30 Pearl 5 Tags: IM Core, CoreIM, autoimmune, joint disease, titers, Raynaud's, lupus, Rheumatology Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Branch Basics and use the code COREIM for 15% off: https://branchbasics.com * Check out FIGS and use code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy