Table 3.
Probability of detecting anti-dsDNA Abs using the ANA-IF pattern and fluorescence intensity (Results are given in percentage).
| ANA-IF titers | 1:160 | 1:320 | 1:640 | 1:1280 | Irrespective of IF Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-dsDNA | |||||
| Homogeneous (Ho) | 0 | 3.2 | 19.3 | 29.0 | 31.4 |
| Speckled (Sp) | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Mixed Ho-Sp | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 25.8 | 1.0 |
| Other Patterns | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Irrespective of ANA pattern | 0 | 0.1 | 14.6 | 19.1 | 34.8 |