The 1982 revised criteria for the classification of systemic lupus erythematosus

Abstract

Abstract The 1971 preliminary criteria for the classification of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were revised and updated to incorporate new immunologic knowledge and improve disease classification. The 1982 revised criteria include fluorescence antinuclear antibody and antibody to native DNA and Sm antigen. Some criteria involving the same organ systems were aggregated into single criteria. Raynaud's phenomenon and alopecia were not included in the 1982 revised criteria because of low sensitivity and specificity. The new criteria were 96% sensitive and 96% specific when tested with SLE and control patient data gathered from 18 participating clinics. When compared with the 1971 criteria, the 1982 revised criteria showed gains in sensitivity and specificity.

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Affiliated Institutions

• Scripps Clinic US
• Scripps Health US
• University of Washington US
• University of Connecticut US
• Stanford University US
• Palo Alto University US
• New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital US
• Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates US
• Seattle University US
• San Francisco VA Medical Center US
• City Hospital GB
• Illinois College US

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