Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA SLE can be hard to diagnose because:
Your doctor may think you have it if you have at least four of these signs:
Changes in the blood and kidneys may be found through: Blood TestsSLE can cause changes in the blood. They differ from person to person, but may be:
Urine TestsYou may have a change in kidney function if you have proteins, blood, or other substances in your urine.
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