Review for the generalist: The antinuclear antibody test in children - When to use it and what to do with a positive titer

• 主要な著者: Sailer-Hoeck Michaela (著者), Mackinnon Murray J (著者), Malleson Peter N (著者), Spencer Charles H (著者)
• フォーマット: 図書
• 出版事項: BMC, 2010-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>The antinuclear antibody test (ANA) is a much overused test in pediatrics. The ANA does have a role in serologic testing but it should be a very limited one. It is often ordered as a screening test for rheumatic illnesses in a primary care setting. However, since...