Lupus varies in an individual giving different symptoms for different people. Other diseases often accompany lupus e.x. anemia (low count of hemoglobin protein). Diagnosis that examine the complete count of blood cells such as a complete blood count or urine sample determine the diagnosis. A newer form of imaging (chest x-ray) can determine the amount of fluid in the individual's lungs. Blood is what physicians usually look for in people with SLE, in urine this can be seen as pink or brown. Low blood counts are common in people with Lupus especially in white blood cells and platelets. These can lead to other diseases later on in life. Ex. high blood pressure due to the weight gain of blood in the body which cannot transmit to waist.
Mayo Clinic (2014, November 18). Test and Diagnosis. Retrieved April 6, 2017, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus/basics/tests-diagnosis/con-20019676
National Kidney Foundation (2016, April 1). Lupus and Kidney Disease (Lupus Nephritis). Retrieved April 12, 2017, from https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/lupus
Mayo Clinic (2014, November 18). Test and Diagnosis. Retrieved April 6, 2017, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus/basics/tests-diagnosis/con-20019676
National Kidney Foundation (2016, April 1). Lupus and Kidney Disease (Lupus Nephritis). Retrieved April 12, 2017, from https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/lupus