How To Read Your Lupus Lab Results Like a Pro! - Lupus Testing Masterclass

🩺 Blood tests for lupus can feel overwhelming—ANA, dsDNA, complements, anti-Smith, anti-histone...what does it all mean? In this Lupus Testing Masterclass, I’ll walk you through each of these important labs, when they matter (and when they don’t!), and how they help piece together a lupus diagnosis. 📚 🧪 Whether you’re newly diagnosed or just trying to understand your labs better, this video will help you take control of your health journey! 💡 💻 https://connectedrheumatology.com/ Visit the Connected Rheumatology website and get your Appointment Home Run Handbook, the guide you need to tell your doc your story -and get answers once and for all! 🎥 Watch more: 5 Things you need in your house to control lupus flares -    • 5 things you need in your house to control...   Head & neck lupus symptoms -    • Above the Shoulders Lupus Symptoms Your Do...   Lupus heart symptoms -    • How Lupus Silently Affects Your Heart - Ar...   ⏱️Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:11 5 Facts about the ANA 5:16 The ANA pattern 14:50 The dsDNA antibody 24:06 The Anti-Smith antibody 32:29 Complements (C3/C4) 45:18 The anti-histone antibody 👩🏻‍⚕️ About me: Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I’m so happy you are here. I am a double board certified Rheumatologist with over 15 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor. * The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Any comments and/or recommendations made in the comment section by anyone other than Connected Rheumatology does not reflect the opinion or recommendation of Connected Rheumatology.*