LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
Keywords:
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Antinuclear Antibodies, Complement System, Immunological Diagnosis, Biomarkers, Autoimmune Diseases, Clinical Diagnosis, Laboratory Diagnosis.Abstract
This article is dedicated to the laboratory diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease whose diagnosis is based on multiple clinical and laboratory indicators. It discusses the clinical signs of SLE, diagnostic methods, and their effectiveness, as well as biomarkers used in disease detection. The laboratory diagnosis of SLE is conducted through various tests, among which antinuclear antibodies (ANA), anti-dsDNA antibodies, and complement levels are of particular importance. The use of modern technologies in the laboratory diagnosis of SLE allows for more accurate and efficient results. The article introduces diagnostic approaches and modern medical guidelines, emphasizing the importance of early disease detection and necessary measures to reduce its consequences. Furthermore, it discusses recent scientific research related to SLE and its clinical application.
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