What blood tests do you have and what results should you expect . Would be good to understand what to look out for.

[Gillyg]

[Maya23]

For me my diagnosis was made on the basis of a positive ANA four times over 2 years, and a constantly raised ESR (inflammatory marker) over 2 years. I didn't test positive for other things, but I was anaemic.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

If you'd like I can send you one of our guide to diagnosis books. I explains the blood tests that they look at.

If you'd like a copy then send me a private message or email [e-mail] with your name and address.

[mog_105 in reply to Paul_Howard]

Hi Paul, Could i email you my address for a guide to diagnosis book too please?

Thanks

Claire

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK in reply to mog_105]

Hi Claire,

Of course you can.

[Loopy-loo in reply to Paul_Howard]

Loopy-loo

Hi there Paul,is it possible that you could send me a diagnosis book please.

Thanks in advance.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK in reply to Loopy-loo]

Hiya,

No problem. Just send me your name and address.

[jodie in reply to Paul_Howard]

hi ya paul could i get a copy of the blood book got some blood results and not to happy with them.... my lympocytes is 0.95 neutrophlis is 8.45 and abnormal mono promonocytes, prolymphocytes and nrbc does give me a number for them just says there abnormal thanx

[Concrete254 in reply to Paul_Howard]

Hi Paul, i would really appreciate a copy, can you do an electronic one?

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK in reply to Concrete254]

Yes, you can download a digital copy of our information pack at - lupusuk.org.uk/want-to-know...

[Gillyg]

Thank you will pm you. I have been diagnosed over 20 yrs but even so sometimes I need to know what to look for if the my Gp ignores me. My memory is getting worse so need it written down.