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… Overview About 1 out of 3 people with lupus produce an antibody that attacks certain blood-clotting … clot easily. footnote 1 A person who has this antibody and has had blood clots is said to …
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… Condition Basics What is lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)? Lupus is … past health, and doing some blood and urine tests. He or she will check for certain … symptoms and you have a positive antinuclear antibody test result, you may not need more …
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… following criteria are used to distinguish lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) … ), platelets, or white blood cells Laboratory tests showing increased autoimmune activity … against normal tissue) Positive antinuclear antibody ( ANA ) test Related Information …
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… Overview Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) doesn't usually affect a … ability to conceive. But if you are having a lupus flare or are taking corticosteroid …
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… Overview People who have lupus may develop problems with different … the spleen or lymph nodes. Some people with lupus produce antibodies that attack certain … the sac around the heart is the most common lupus-related heart problem. There may also be …
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… infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test … infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test …
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… no diet is known to cure, prevent, or relieve lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) symptoms. But … caused by some of the drugs prescribed for lupus care. Follow a low-fat, low-cholesterol …
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… Overview What are infertility tests? Infertility tests are done to help find … Test name Description Both partners: Antibody blood tests Antibody blood tests may be done to find …
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… You can also expect to undergo a series of tests and check-ups, such as: Pregnancy test … levels) To confirm blood group, rh type, and antibody screen To screen for the following … (HSAG) To test for rubella (German measles) antibody prenatal genetic screening blood …
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… Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia … and acute bronchitis , may include: Blood tests or cultures. Blood tests may help tell if you have antibodies to …
