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Given the limited utility of the test, we aimed to estimate the effectiveness of ordering ANA testing in childhood.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Children referred to our department to be examined due to positive ANA findings between 2008 and 2020 were included in the study. Those with less than one\u2010year follow\u2010up period, those with previously known rheumatic or autoimmune disease, and those diagnosed as an autoimmune and\/or rheumatic disease at the first visit were excluded. Data were obtained from their medical records, retrospectively. The parents of all of the patients were called via phone, data were verified, and missing information was collected.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Three hundred and fifty\u2010eight patients (230 females) were eligible for the study. 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