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SLE With An Estimated GFR. Done With Haemoglobin, DNA And ALT Test. Any Kidney Problem?

Posted on Mon, 20 May 2013

Question: Dear Doctor,
I have SLE with an estimated GFR of 98, ACR of 5.1 mg,Nuclear AB is A positive,DNA double strand 542 IU/ml, ALT 51, with a urine protein level showing 1 gl, hemoglobin indicating moderate, red blood cells showing 11-30 per HPF, and a platelet count of 100/10*9L..... curious to know if this is a sign of kidney involvement?
Thanks very much!

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (2 hours later)

Hi,

I have read your query with diligence.

I am sorry that you are suffering from SLE. However, your GFR is at very normal limits at 98. Rest of the reports is normal as well. A urine protein of 1g/dl is not a good sign although it is expected in this range in kidney involvement in SLE. You need to monitor the levels every 6 months. As you know, you must get a urine routine done every 6 months.

Kidney is the most important and predominant organ involved in SLE. Your current values do not indicate a chronic damage to the kidneys. You may relax and go ahead in life.

I wish you good health.

Let me know if you have more concerns.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (45 hours later)

Thank you Dr.Shanthi. I appreciate your reply.

Best regards,
XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)

Thank you too XXXXXX

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Wish you good health.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar