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ArticleIrish journal of medical science2025

A 1-year review of anti-Ro/La autoantibody testing in an obstetric population.

Elizabeth Tunney, Clare M Crowley, Claire M McCarthy, Etaoin Kent

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Article in Irish journal of medical science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Elizabeth TunneyRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Square, Dublin 1, Ireland. etunney@ROTUNDA.ie.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2220-7622
Clare M CrowleyRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Square, Dublin 1, Ireland.
Claire M McCarthyRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Square, Dublin 1, Ireland.
Etaoin KentRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Square, Dublin 1, Ireland.

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Abstract

objectivesTo evaluate current anti-Ro and anti-La autoantibody ordering patterns, clinical indications for performing these tests, and potential cost-benefit analysis.

methodsIn this retrospective cohort study, patients who underwent autoantibody testing over 1 year were included. Necessary information was obtained from patient electronic records.

resultsIn total 47 patients underwent anti-Ro/La autoantibody testing. Of those tested, 11/47 (2%) had positive results and testing was clinically indicated in 26/47 (55%) patients, indicating minimal cost-benefits. The total rate of the cost prescription was €1644.96. The mean time to process tests was 5 days. In those with positive autoantibodies, two infants were diagnosed with congenital heart block and had pacemakers inserted after delivery.

conclusionThis study found anti-Ro/La autoantibody tests were appropriately ordered in accordance with clinical guidelines. By identifying patients who were autoantibody negative, economic benefits were gained, in terms of antenatal management including reduced frequency of antenatal visits and fetal heart surveillance.

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Antibodies, AntinuclearAutoantibodiesAdultCost-Benefit AnalysisFemaleHumansPregnancyRetrospective StudiesAntibodies, AntinuclearAutoantibodiesAnti-Ro/La autoantibodiesCongenital heart blockConnective tissue diseaseMaternal medicine

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PMID40117034
PMCPMC12276097

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