What does a positive test for anti-Smith antibodies suggest?

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What does a positive test for anti-Smith antibodies suggest?

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A positive test for anti-Smith antibodies suggests systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a type of autoimmune disease. These antibodies target specific proteins in the nucleus, aiding in the diagnosis of SLE.