SLE Flashcards
1
Q
What blood tests expect in SLE - levels of C3/C4, dsDNA, WCC
A
Elevated dsDNA, decreased C3+C4 complement (used up in inflammaton) lymphopenia
2
Q
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is SLE
A
Type 3 - autoantibody
3
Q
Cassic patient with SLE
A
10:1 - females, afro-caribbean, asian more common, 20-30s
4
Q
What test is most sensitive for SLE
A
ANA
5
Q
Is CRP or ESR more reliable inflammation marker in SLE
A
ESR - CRP may not rise
