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    I received my daughter's ANCA tests today. She was positive P-ANCA, negative C-ANCA. Does this rule out wegener's?

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    Nope, but a negative c-ANCA is an optimistic sign.
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    Like Don said, that does not rule out Wegener's. ANCA tests alone cannot make a diagnosis.
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