To confirm the diagnosis, another test—called a multianalyte panel (MAP) of autoantibodies ... On the flip side, a negative result from an ANA (meaning that the antibody was not detected in your blood ...

Many of those antibodies can be found on a panel (a group of tests ordered at the same ... 97% of people with lupus will test positive for ANA Some blood tests measure levels of proteins that aren’t ...

To help your child get ready for a blood test ... stop taking medicines before the test. Explain what to expect during the test. If your child is anxious about it, work together on ways to stay calm.