A 30-year-old female complains of fatigue,arthritis,rash,and changes in urine color.Laboratory testing reveals anemia,lymphopenia,and kidney inflammation.Assuming a diagnosis of SLE,which of the following is also likely to be present?
A) Anti-LE antibodies
B) Antinuclear antibodies
C) Antiherpes antibodies
D) Anti-CMV antibodies

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The presence of antinuclear antibodies is a diagnostic criterion for SLE.
The presence of antinuclear antibodies is a diagnostic criterion for SLE.It would be positive LE.
The presence of antinuclear antibodies is a diagnostic criterion for SLE,not antiherpes.
The presence of antinuclear antibodies is a diagnostic criterion for SLE,not anti-CMV.

A 30-Year-Old Female Complains of Fatigue,arthritis,rash,and Changes in Urine Color