Description

An "anti-dsDNA antibody" refers to an autoantibody that specifically targets double-stranded DNA, and is primarily associated with the autoimmune disease Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), also known as lupus; a positive anti-dsDNA test often indicates active lupus, particularly when affecting the kidneys (lupus nephritis) and is considered a key marker for monitoring disease activity in SLE patients.