Screening for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

by Cynthia M. Johnson, MA

En Español (Spanish Version)

Screening helps find and treat diseases earlier. Tests are given to people who don't have signs, but who may be at high risk for certain health problems.

There are no screening tests for SLE.

REFERENCES:

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115873/Systemic-lupus-erythematosus-SLE . Updated July 20, 2018. Accessed August 31, 2018.

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Last reviewed May 2018 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
Last Updated: 9/5/2018

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