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Old 07-28-2019, 04:06 PM #1
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It's possible the results could be affected, but just as possible that they wouldn't be either. Again, one time testing with a positive result is probably enough. Since MG is not curable, what would be the point of re-testing?
Certainly any of the immunosuppresive drugs could affect the antibody tests. Suppressing your body's production of antibodies is what they are supposed to do.
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