The criteria used in diagnosing patients with SLE are the following;
· Malar rash
· Photosensitivity
· Discoid skin
· Mouth or nose ulcers
· Neurologic disorders
· Arthritis
· Cardio pulmonary involvement
· Immunologic disorders
· Renal disorder
· Hematologic disorder
· Antinuclear antibodies
The presence of at least any of these indicates a possible lupus diagnosis for an individual exhibiting it.