Normal Range = none present.
ANCA is the antibody to white cells
It is found in approx 20% lupus patients, lupus specificity is poor.
C-ANCA suggests a systemic vasculitis disease, and is rarely seen in patients with lupus.
P-ANCA is most seen in necrotizing, crescentic glomerulonephritis and polyarteritis nodosa. P-ANCA is found in some lupus patients.
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