Antinuclear Antibody Testing for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Connective Tissue Disease

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RB1545-000

Question

  1. What is the clinical effectiveness of antinuclear antibody testing in patients without symptoms for systemic lupus erythematosus or other connective tissue diseases?
  2. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding antinuclear antibody testing in patients without symptoms for systemic lupus erythematosus or other connective tissue diseases?

Key Message

No relevant clinical evidence or evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of antinuclear antibody testing in patients without symptoms for systemic lupus erythematosus or other connective tissue diseases.