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Yes, it is possible to have a false positive ANA test even after having lupus for 10 years. Here are some key points:

- Up to 30% of people with lupus can test negative for ANAs
- Up to 10% of healthy individuals and 20% of healthy women can test positive for ANAs
- ANA tests have a high false-positive rate, meaning people Show Full Answer

Yes, it is possible to have a false positive ANA test even after having lupus for 10 years. Here are some key points:

- Up to 30% of people with lupus can test negative for ANAs.
- Up to 10% of healthy individuals and 20% of healthy women can test positive for ANAs.
- ANA tests have a high false-positive rate, meaning people may be incorrectly diagnosed with lupus.
- ANA test results should be verified with additional tests for an accurate diagnosis.

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