Recommendations for the use of anti-dsDNA autoantibodies in the diagnosis and follow-up of systemic lupus erythematosus - A proposal from an expert panel

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Anti-dsDNA autoantibodies are listed as one of the classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and are relatively effective indicators for monitoring disease activity and treatment response. Therefore, clinicians rely on them to diagnose and adjust medication and treatment strategies for SLE patients. However, the use of anti-dsDNA antibodies is not free from controversy. Part of this controversy stems from the fact that anti-dsDNA antibodies are found in several disorders, besides SLE. In addition to this, anti-dsDNA antibodies are a heterogeneous group of antibodies, and their determination still lacks proper standardization. Moreover, anti-dsDNA testing specificity and diagnostic performance change depending on the population under study. These and other issues result in inconsistency and encumber the clinical use of anti-dsDNA antibodies. A panel of medical laboratory and clinical experts on SLE discussed such issues based on their clinical experience in a first meeting, establishing a series of recommendations. The proceedings of this first meeting, plus an exhaustive review of the literature, were used to compose a paper draft. The panel subsequently discussed and refined this draft in a second meeting, the result of which is this paper. This document is relevant to clinical laboratories as it guides to improving diagnosis and monitoring of SLE. Simultaneously, it will help laboratories compile more informative reports, not limited to a mere number. It is also relevant to clinical doctors who wish to better understand laboratory methods so that they can do a more efficient, better-aimed laboratory test ordering.

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ErratumIn: Autoimmun Rev. 2024 Jan 17;23(2):103517. - PMID 38237216

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:22

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Autoimmunity reviews - 22(2023), 12 vom: 22. Dez., Seite 103479

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Rojo, Ricardo [VerfasserIn]
Calvo Alén, Jaime [VerfasserIn]
Prada, Álvaro [VerfasserIn]
Valor, Santiago [VerfasserIn]
Roy, Garbiñe [VerfasserIn]
López-Hoyos, Marcos [VerfasserIn]
Cervera, Ricard [VerfasserIn]
Sánchez Mateos, Paloma [VerfasserIn]
Jurado Roger, Aurora [VerfasserIn]

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Advisory board
Anti-dsDNA autoantibodies
Anti-dsDNA autoantibody
Antibodies, Antinuclear
Autoantibodies
Best practices
Diagnosis
Follow-up
Journal Article
Review
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Testing

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Date Completed 04.12.2023

Date Revised 18.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

ErratumIn: Autoimmun Rev. 2024 Jan 17;23(2):103517. - PMID 38237216

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.autrev.2023.103479

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