Points to Remember. Synthetic cathinones, more commonly known as bath salts, are drugs that contain one or more synthetic (human-made) chemicals related to cathinone. Cathinone is a stimulant found in the khat plant.
Anti-dsDNA. 1  What it is: Anti-dsDNA is a protein directed against double-stranded DNA. 2  DNA is the material that makes up the body's genetic code. 3  Why the test is used: Between 75% and 90% of people with lupus have a positive anti-dsDNA test. 4  Also, the test is very specific for lupus.
Click here to print this page. 1  Can a cold or virus affect the test results? 2  What type of doctor(s) should I see? 3  What is an anticardiolipin antibody?  How do doctors test for antiphospholipid 1  antibodies? What kinds of problems can occur in patients with 2  APS? Does APS turn into Lupus?  What is an anticoagulant?