what does positive ana mean
However, other tests may still be needed based on your symptoms. Some people with autoimmune diseases may test negative for ANA but positive for other antibodies. A positive ANA test means that you have high levels of ANA in your blood. A positive ANA test is usually reported as both a ratio (called a titer) and a pattern, such as smooth or speckled. Certain diseases are more likely to have certain patterns. The higher the titer the more likely the result is a âtrue positiveâ result, meaning you have significant antinuclear antibodies and an autoimmune disease. However, a positive result doesnât always mean that you have an autoimmune disease.