Which of the following is the most sensitive screening test for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
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Correct answer: Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
ANA is positive in virtually all patients with SLE (95–99% sensitivity), making it the best screening tool. However, it lacks specificity as it can be positive in other autoimmune diseases and even healthy individuals.
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