Identify six criteria used in the diagnosis of sle

The criteria used in diagnosing patients with SLE are the following;

· Malar rash

· Photosensitivity

· Discoid skin

· Mouth or nose ulcers

· Neurologic disorders

· Arthritis

· Cardio pulmonary involvement

· Immunologic disorders

· Renal disorder

· Hematologic disorder

· Antinuclear antibodies

The presence of at least any of these indicates a possible lupus diagnosis for an individual exhibiting it.