Keightley, J., Walsh, J. and Bland, R. M. (2022) How to use autoantibodies in suspected paediatric rheumatic disease. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 107(4), pp. 236-241. (doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-323212) (PMID:35470242)
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Abstract
Autoantibodies can be an important indicator of paediatric rheumatic disease and useful in establishing a diagnosis. However, autoantibodies may be requested in cases where the patient does not have clinical features strongly suggestive of a rheumatic disease. This can lead to further unnecessary investigations, specialist referral and undue anxiety for the family. The aim of this article is to provide guidance for when it is appropriate to request autoantibodies, which ones to perform and how to interpret the results.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Bland, Dr Ruth and Walsh, Dr Joanna |
| Authors: | Keightley, J., Walsh, J., and Bland, R. M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
| Journal Name: | Archives of Disease in Childhood |
| Publisher: | BMJ Publishing Group |
| ISSN: | 0003-9888 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1743-0593 |
| Published Online: | 25 April 2022 |
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