Table 2
Antibody | No of children with positive results / No children with antibodies checked [%] | No of positive antibodies / No antibodies checked [%] | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
ANA | 80 / 111 [72%] | 431 / 540 [79%] | 36 children [32%] ANA always +ve; 44 children ANA sometimes +ve but not always. |
Anti ENA | 4 / 109 [<4%] | 18 / 501 [<4%] | Always non-specific. Negative on subsequent testing. |
Anti dsDNA | 1/ 111 [<1%] | 2 / 510 [<1%] | Negative on subsequent testing. |
ANCA | 14 / 41 [34%] | 25 / 66 [38%] | Always non-specific (non PR3 / MPO). |
Anticardiolipin | 6 / 98 [6%] | 8 / 894 [<1%] | Negative on subsequent testing. |