04-27-2006, 01:14 PM
A 26-year-old woman has a 3-week history of joint pain and a photosensitive rash on her face and other exposed parts of her body. Which of the following tests is most useful in confirming the diagnosis?
A) Antibodies against native DNA (double-stranded DNA)
B) Antibodies against rubella virus
C) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
D) Leukocyte count
E) Rheumatoid factor assay
F) Serologic test for syphilis
G) Total hemolytic complement concentration
A) Antibodies against native DNA (double-stranded DNA)
B) Antibodies against rubella virus
C) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
D) Leukocyte count
E) Rheumatoid factor assay
F) Serologic test for syphilis
G) Total hemolytic complement concentration