#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?Show notes, Transcript and References:  https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2022/10/05/ana-antinuclear-…5-pearls-segment/ (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2022/10/05/ana-antinuclear-antibody-test-5-pearls-segment/)Get CME-MOC credit with ACP: https://www.acponline.org/cme-moc/cme/internal-medicine-podcasts/core-im (https://www.acponline.org/cme-moc/cme/internal-medicine-podcasts/core-im)Sponsor: Visit www.medmastery.com/coreim (http://www.medmastery.com/coreim) for 15% off on all subscriptions. Discount code: “COREIM”Timestamps:* 01:37 (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/?p=25112#) Pearl 1* 03:54 (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/?p=25112#) Pearl 2* 13:53 (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/?p=25112#) Pearl 3* 18:07 (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/?p=25112#) Pearl 4* 29:30 (https://www.coreimpodcast.com/?p=25112#) Pearl 5Tags: IM Core, CoreIM, autoimmune, joint disease, titers, Raynaud's, lupus, Rheumatology