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What does a full lupus work up means? how does a doctor perform a lupus work up?
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Lots of blood tests: Your Family Doc can order lab tests to check for lupus & other rheumatologic maladies. Check out http://www.lupus.org/answers/entry/lupus-tests and http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus/basics/tests-diagnosis/con-20019676
Answered 5/17/2015
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