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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Prevention
Health Encyclopedia: Lupus Anticoagulants
Lupus anticoagulants are antibodies against phospholipids (substances in the lining of cells) that prevent blood clotting in a test tube. Persons with these antibodies may have an abnormally high risk of blood clotting.
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Lupus anticoagulants are usually found in persons with autoimmune diseases, such as
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Mononucleosis spot test
...false-positive tests may be seen with the following: Leukemia or lymphoma Rubella Hepatitis Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Read more »Antithyroglobulin antibody
...may be due to: Hashimoto's thyroiditis Thyrotoxicosis Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Hypothyroidism Thyroid carcinoma ... Read more »LE cell test
...cells is normal. What abnormal results mean The LE cell test is used primarily to diagnose systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 50 to 75% of patients with SLE have a positive test.... Read more »Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Introduction
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, often life-long, autoimmune disease. It can be mild to severe, andaffects mostly women. SLE may affect various parts of the body, but it... Read more »LE cell test
...(lupus erythematosus) cell test measures the presence of a special cell found mostly in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Alternative Names Lupus erythematosus test ... Read more »
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