Lupus Site - a guide for lupus patients and their families

Diagnosis
How lupus is diagnosed

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Alternative Criteria
Dr Hughes' alternative criteria for diagnosing lupus.

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ANA test
The ANA blood test explained

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Is It Lupus?
Think you may have lupus?

Blood Tests
Blood tests used in the diagnosis & monitoring of lupus

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Procedures
Medical procedures explained

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First Doctors Visit
Questions that may be asked, and tests that may be performed on your first visit to the doctor.

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