i am anemic and have abnormal dsdna antibodies do i have systemic lupus erythematosus (sle)?
a positive test result for double-stranded dna (dsdna) antibodies is consistent with the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. but it must be correlated with a person who has clinical signs and symptoms that suggest lupus. as the presence of this anti-dsdna can indicate a higher risk of lupus nephritis kidney inflammation that can occur with lupus. this test can confirm the need to closely monitor the kidneys. only half the people with lupus have a positive test so a positive or negative test does not mean you have lupus.