Screening for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

There are no screening tests available for systemic lupus erythematosus.

References

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated April 29, 2016. Accessed May 17, 2016.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD
Review Date: 05/2016
Update Date: 05/20/2015

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