Blood tests as markers for kidney disease in lupus patients
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This study looks at whether simple blood tests can help doctors better understand and track kidney problems that occur in people with lupus. The goal is to see if these markers can predict how the disease will progress, which could help guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus).
- Your doctor must have confirmed that lupus has caused kidney disease (called lupus nephritis).
- You cannot have an active infection, cancer, or other inflammatory or autoimmune diseases.
- You cannot be pregnant, and you must not be taking medications that affect blood cell counts, like recent chemotherapy.
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