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Which laboratory test is done to detect an antibody present in the serum of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus?
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There are over 100 autoantibodies that can be found in lupus patients. Not all lupus patients have the same autoantibodies. The most common tests are antinuclear antibody with immunofluorescence (ANA), anti double stranded DNA, anti Snith, anti Ro, anti La, and anti SSA.
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How is systemic lupus erythematosus diagnosed?
Laboratory tests that are helpful in diagnosing SLE include several tests for a variety of antibodies commonly elevated in SLE patients (including antinuclear antibodies, anti-DNA antibodies, etc.).
What is an ANA blood test?
ANA or Antinuclear Antibody is a test that helps detect autoimmune disorders in the body. This is usually done to diagnose systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE.
Is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus infectious?
no
What has the author Suzy Szasz written?
Suzy Szasz has written: 'Lupus' -- subject(s): Systemic lupus erythematosus, Patients, Health, Biography
What is the abbreviation of systemic lupus erthematosus?
The abbreviation of systemic lupus erythematosus is SLE.
What has the author Agustini Suciningtias written?
Agustini Suciningtias has written: 'Cinta membuatku bangkit' -- subject(s): Systemic lupus erythematosus, Patients, Biography
How much does it cost to systemic lupus erythematosus?
Cost to do what?
Is systemic lupus erythematosus an autoimmune disease?
Yes
Does systemic lupus erythematosus produce a rash?
Yes
Can you die from Discoid Lupus?
No, but some people with discoid or cutaneous go on to develop systemic lupus erythematosus which, if left untreated, can be life threatening in the minority of patients.
What has the author Patricia M Fagan written?
Patricia M. Fagan has written: 'Pumpkin' -- subject(s): Systemic lupus erythematosus, Patients, Health, Biography
Can you die of the disease called lupus?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus attacks all the systems of the body specifically the immune systems, the lungs and the kidneys. An individual with lupus basically dies of complications of the disease.
