Anti-ds dna antibody

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Anti-ds DNA antibody is a type of antinuclear antibody that specifically targets double stranded DNA

Immunofluorescence pattern of double stranded DNA antibodies
Immunofluorescence pattern of double stranded DNA antibodies

Clinical use[edit | edit source]

The presence is generally considered highly specific for systemic lupus erythematosus.

Other disorders[edit | edit source]

These antibodies are sometimes detectable in multiple different autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis

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