Diagnosing SLE: Understanding the Tests for Lupus

How is SLE diagnosed? My ANA is positive my SSA-60 is positive/high my Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is also high. What tests are normally done for lupus?

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Arqaena

6mo ago

Mine was diagnosed by a positive ANA and ENA test. I had an ANA of 160h and a positive ENA SSA-60. I also mentioned all of my symptoms, and I get a very obvious butterfly rash. I also got mine diagnosed by a rheumatologist, all of my GPs dismissed my results

Kazza

5mo ago

I’m unsure if I get he butterfly rash, I feel a burning sensation on my face and get roses cheeks but it doesn’t stay long.

Igglepiggle

6mo ago

They’ll do further antibody tests see if there’s more and assess your symptoms and rule out other conditions

Kazza

6mo ago

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