Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE)

Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE) Lab Test and health information

The lupus blood test can provide an accurate reading of the presence of antinuclear antibodies. 97% of people with lupus will test positive for the ANA that connects to the cell's nucleus or command center and damages or destroys the cells.  

Learn about your health today and order your labs directly from Ulta Lab Tests to screen, diagnose, and monitor for Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) (SLE). 

Below the list of tests is a guide that explains and answers your questions on what you need to know about SLE tests, along with information on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, signs, symptoms, and diagnosis.

 


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What is Lupus (SLE)?

Lupus, also known by the formal name Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disorder where the body’s own immune system attacks healthy tissue. This causes inflammation, swelling, and pain in the body, most commonly in joints, skin, and organs. 

According to the National Resource Center on Lupus and the Lupus Foundation of America, more than 16,000 new cases of Lupus are confirmed each year in the United States, with an estimated 1.5 million Americans living with Lupus today. Many folks have heard about Lupus from celebrities that have the disease, such as singers Seal, Selena Gomez, and Paula Abdul. 

One of the methods used to confirm a Lupus diagnosis is to perform lab tests of the patient’s blood. These tests will screen for the presence of antibodies, specifically anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA), and other components of the blood to identify if the immune system is working abnormally. 

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