Lupus Anticoagulants

Lupus anticoagulant is a type of antibody that the defense system produces against certain components of the blood and that, despite its name, is usually associated with a greater tendency to form clots.

What is it related to? It can appear in people with autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, or in isolation, and is sometimes linked to thrombosis or pregnancy complications.

How is it detected? It is identified through specific laboratory tests of coagulation, interpreted within the clinical context of each person.

Who evaluates it? The internist and the rheumatologist are the ones who study this alteration. If the tests suggest it or there is a history of clots, the advisable thing is to seek a comprehensive evaluation.