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Is there a quick , simple test i can have at the doctors for lupus - having a few symptoms of it over the years ?
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Diagnosing Lupus: There is no quick simple test for lupus. There are a couple of blood tests that sometimes help make the diagnosis, but by themselves they are not that powerful. Lupus is diagnosed by having several findings, including those on exam, from your medical history, and from blood testing or even a biopsy. Even after that, it is sometimes difficult to diagnose.
Answered 5/23/2016
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No: A diagnosis of Lupus is made with a combination of blood tests and symptoms. There is not one simple test that will tell you for sure.
Answered 5/21/2016
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