The significance of some immunoserologic diagnostic tests in systemic diseases.
The sensitivity and specificity of immunoserologic tests included in the diagnostic criteria of systemic lupus erythematosus are shown. The frequencies of some rare autoantibodies (PCNA, PL-4, SL, PM-Scl, Scl-70, Jo-1) in systemic connective tissue diseases of mixed Yugoslav population are demonstrated. The results from different laboratories differ considerably and the possible reasons are described.
Rozman
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University Clinic of Rheumatology, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia.
Kveder
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Lestan
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D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000032:analysis; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000032:analysis; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis; D012698:Serologic Tests / Q000379:methods*
D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D001323:Autoantibodies