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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Referral Results

Mrs. Evan's ANA is positive and the pattern interpreted is most suggestive of that seen with SLE.

The results of Mrs. Evan's CBC, chemistry profile and UA remain unchanged from the initial information received from Dr. Smith. Dr. Blue diagnoses SLE based on the signs and symptoms noted in the medical records and mentioned in the interpretation earlier along with the findings of the diagnostic tests. Dr. Blue uses the American College of Rheumatology's classification criteria.