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How do you interpret a high positive RNP in the setting of a negative ANA and negative sm/RNP?

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Rheumatology · Texas Christian University

This is a challenging scenario that we often see in clinical practice with our current multiplex assays. A great reference is the following ACR abstract: Clinical Significance of RNP Antibodies in Diagnosis of Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease When Detected By Multiplex Immunoassay.

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