Diagnostic Value of Anti-Nuclear Antibodies: Results From Korean University-Affiliated Hospitals.
Seong-Hun KangYoung-Il SeoMi Hyun LeeHyun Ah KimPublished in: Journal of Korean medical science (2022)
AARD was diagnosed in less than 1% of all ANA tested patients in university-affiliated hospitals. This result shows that careful consideration before ordering the screening ANA is needed to improve the utility of the test for providers and patients and to reduce health costs spurred by unnecessary testing and its consequences.