NCIt related terms : Positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA);
NCIt definition : Indicates that antibodies directed against nuclear antigens have been detected.;
Alternative definition : FDA: Indicates that antibodies directed against nuclear antigens have been detected.
Almost invariably found in systemic lupus erythematosus and are frequently found in
rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Sjogren's Syndrome and mixed connective tissue
disease.;