A client has had several diagnostic tests to determine if he has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). What result is a very specific indicator of this diagnosis?

A client has had several diagnostic tests to determine if he has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). What result is a very specific indicator of this diagnosis?


a) Positive Anti-Sm antibodies
b) Positive ANA titre
c) Elevated ESR
d) Positive Anti-dsDNA antibody test


Answer: d) Positive Anti-dsDNA antibody test


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