A lupus blood test panel is a group of tests that are used to diagnose lupus, a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect various parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, and nervous system. Tests can include: complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, kidney and liver assesment, urinalysis, antibuclear antibody (ANA) test, and X-rays.
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