Antinuclear Antibody

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Optimal ANA Cutoff Titer as Entry Criterion for SLE Classification

June 21, 2017

The new approach in development proposes the use of positive indirect immunofluorescence ANA (IIF-ANA) as an entry criterion for SLE classification.

General Rheumatology

Persistent LAC Positivity Associated With Higher Vascular Damage Scores in AAV

Corinna Sison, MD

May 10, 2016

Persistent lupus anticoagulant positivity in patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis is associated with higher Vasculitis Damage Index scores.

General Rheumatology

Decreasing Inappropriate ANA Diagnostic Testing

Shannon Aymes, MD

May 2, 2016

Overuse of unnecessary laboratory testing contributes to increased healthcare costs and false-positive test results. The Choosing Wisely campaign supported by the American College of Rheumatology was designed to decrease ordering of inappropriate laboratory tests, including assays for antinuclear antigen.

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