u/Acrobatic_Block4226

Has anyone's ANA been expressed in these units?

NOT ASKING FOR DIAGNOSIS.. OBVIOUSLT

Asked GP for an ANA for partner (UK). Only test result says this:

CTD SCREEN (BIOFLASH) (HHFT): 5.5 cu

I assume it's meant to be a titre and pattern so not sure what these units mean and Google can't help. Any clue? Is this not an ANA?

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u/Acrobatic_Block4226 — 3 days ago

What does this result mean? Google no help

Asked GP for an ANA for partner (UK). Only test result says this:

CTD SCREEN (BIOFLASH) (HHFT): 5.5 cu

With a range of 0-16.9 being normal

Google is no help at all. Can't work out what this means. Not the standard titre and pattern. Ant clues?

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u/Acrobatic_Block4226 — 4 days ago

Those with dermatomyositis / AD what's your experience and pathway?

My partner fits all the criteria I feel. I'm curious how others found out they have this and their symptoms and life experiences? I would love to understand it more. Especially experiences of muscle weakness and how severe this tends to be?

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u/Acrobatic_Block4226 — 4 days ago

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u/Acrobatic_Block4226 — 10 days ago

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u/Acrobatic_Block4226 — 10 days ago