A 28-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has a new rash, arthralgias, and mild proteinuria. Which test is most specific for SLE?...

Question

A 28-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has a new rash, arthralgias, and mild proteinuria. Which test is most specific for SLE?

Accepted Answer

Anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA)

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Rheumatoid factor

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Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (Anti-CCP)

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Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)

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Anti-Smith antibodies

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Systemic Lupus Erythematosus