lupus cells

Mainly used for the examination of systemic lupus erythematosus. The use of detection of lupus cells to diagnose lupus erythematosus has been used for many years and was considered a specific diagnosis in the past. With the understanding of lupus erythematosus, new perspectives are now available. It is not highly specific and can occur in a variety of rheumatisms such as lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic scleroderma, but the positive rate in lupus erythematosus can be as high as 40% to 70%. Basic Information Specialist classification: skin examination classification: blood examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: normal. Positive: abnormal. Tips: Avoid using drugs that can cause lupus, such as penicillins, birth control pills, sulfonamides and other drugs. Normal value Negative (no lupus cells). Clinical significance Positive system lupus erythematosus (0.7 to 0.8, lupus cells are also occasionally seen in the following diseases and conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, nodular arteritis, progressive systemic sclerosis, hepatitis, dermatomyositis and other allergies Sexual disease. In addition, the following drugs may cause or induce SLE procainamide, isoniazid, anticonvulsants, barbiturates, methyldopa, methylthiouracil, oral contraceptives, PAS, chlorin, phenol Thiazide, quinidine, reserpine, streptin, sulfonamides, tetracycline, and the like. Positive results may be diseases: systemic lupus erythematosus, red butterfly sores, dry heart syndrome considerations Inappropriate people: generally no special population. Pre-examination contraindications: Avoid using drugs that can cause lupus activity, such as penicillins, birth control pills, sulfonamides, etc., and there are many drugs that can cause lupus activity. Requirements for inspection: According to the doctor's instructions, work well and maintain a normal state of mind. Inspection process Inspection process: (1) After treatment with hormones, patients with lupus erythematosus can reduce or turn negative. (2) should be checked before hormone therapy, blood samples should be taken immediately, and the temperature should be checked. Examination method: Immunofluorescence anti-nuclear antibody titer abnormality or other test titer equivalent to the method, excluding drug-induced "lupus syndrome". Not suitable for the crowd There are no special taboos. Adverse reactions and risks There are no related complications and hazards.

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