Beyond the ANA into the ds-DNA and ENA

Overview

In this module we'll introduce the ENA panel and re-enforce the anti-dsDNA test. It is an introductory module only. The ENA panel is confusing unless you have experience.

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

  • Why, when you get a positive anti-nuclear antibody (ANA), is it beneficial to examine for antibodies to double stranded DNA and the extractable nuclear antigens (anti-dsDNA and anti-ENA)?

Contributors

  • Andrew Thompson
    MD, MHPE, FRCPC (Rheumatologist)