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Can a diagnosis of lupus sle be given if all blood tests (crp, rheumatoid factor and full blood count) are within normal ranges?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

YES: Yes a doctor can diagnose lupus without positive blood test s .The clinical symptoms along with ,biopsy ,clinical syndromes and xray or MRI can make the DX

Answered 5/25/2019

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A member asked:

Can a diagnosis of lupus sle be given if all blood tests (crp, rheumatoid factor and full blood count) are within normal ranges?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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