Table 2

Reason for ordering the MAP

Rule-in SLE
n (%)
Rule-out SLE
n (%)
Differential diagnosis
n (%)
Low confidence, n=935 (5.4)51 (54.8)37 (39.8)
Moderate confidence, n=4918 (36.7)14 (28.6)17 (34.7)
High confidence, n=1915 (78.9)0 (0)4 (21.1)
  • At T0, the investigators indicated what was the main reason for ordering the MAP and could choose between ruling-in SLE, ruling-out SLE or making a differential diagnosis of connective tissue diseases.

  • Values represent the number and percentage (%) in each category. Per cent values were calculated based on the total number of patients for whom confidence in SLE diagnosis was low, moderate or high (93, 49 and 19, respectively).