About the Test

What's Tested?

• Our comprehensive Systemic Lupus Blood Test Profile is meticulously designed to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). This detailed profile includes a series of essential tests that evaluate various aspects of your health related to Lupus. The profile encompasses the following tests:

  • • Full Blood Count (FBC): Assesses general health and detects a wide range of disorders, including anemia and infection, which are common in Lupus patients.
  • • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): Measures the rate at which red blood cells sediment in a period of one hour, helping to detect inflammation associated with Lupus.
  • • Uric Acid: Evaluates uric acid levels in the blood, which can be an indicator of kidney health—a concern in Lupus.
  • • Rheumatoid Factor (RF): Identifies the presence of RF, which is often elevated in autoimmune diseases like Lupus.
  • • Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Anti CCP) Antibodies: Helps differentiate Rheumatoid Arthritis from Lupus when joint symptoms are present.
  • • C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Another inflammation marker that can indicate flare-ups in conditions like Lupus.
  • • Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA): Crucial for diagnosing Lupus, as these antibodies often target the nucleus of cells.
  • • Anti-double stranded DNA (Anti-dsDNA): Highly specific to Lupus and useful in assessing disease activity.
  • • Antibodies to Extractable Nuclear Antigens (ENA): Targets specific proteins within the cell nucleus, aiding in detailed Lupus diagnosis.
  • • Anti-Cardiolipin Autoantibodies: Important for detecting antiphospholipid syndrome, a common complication of Lupus.