They are parasites that exclusively parasitise arthropods, mainly insects. They pass from host to host as cysts in infective faeces and typically, the parasites develop in the digestive tracts of …

Confirmation testing for dsDNA IgG antibodies in patients with clinical features of systemic lupus erythematosus or at-risk for disease This test should not be used independently for monitoring …

Three tests are currently used to detect anti-dsDNA antibodies, namely enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), the Crithidia luciliae immunofluorescence test, and a test …

DNA (ds) Antibody, Crithidia IFA with Reflex to Titer - dsDNA Antibody is detected in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and approximately 20% of patients with mixed …

The presence of the anti-dsDNA IgG antibody is identified by IFA titer (Crithidia luciliae indirect fluorescent test [CLIFT]). CLIFT is highly specific for SLE with a sensitivity of 50-60 percent.

Crithidia is probably the most studied genus in this group and most authorities agree that Crithidia is an artificial genus. The transfers of the two most dissimilar species, Crithidiadeanei and …

Crithidia, genus of zooflagellate protozoan of the order Kinetoplastida. Crithidia is a parasite of invertebrates, living mainly in the intestines of arthropods, usually insects. It passes from host …

Used as an aid in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings. Certain drugs, including procainamide and hydralazine, may …

In patients with crithidia positivity autoimmune disease is more likely to be diagnosed. Crithidia testing appears to influence whether or not a patient will be referred to rheumatology, with …

The presence of dsDNA IgG antibodies detected using the Crithidia luciliae indirect immunofluorescence test is highly specific for SLE with moderate sensitivity. A negative result …