What do the results mean?A positive result on an ANA test means that antinuclear antibodies were found in your blood. You may get a positive result if:You have SLE (lupus).You have a different type of autoimmune disease.You have a viral infection.A positive result doesn't necessarily mean you have a disease. Some healthy people have antinuclear antibodies in their blood. In addition, certain medicines can affect your results.If your ANA test results are positive, your health care provider will likely order more tests, especially if you have symptoms of disease. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
