26th January 2024

A 35-year-old female presented to the Rheumatology outpatient department after recently being diagnosed with SLE.

A 35-year-old female presented to the Rheumatology outpatient department after recently being diagnosed with SLE. She was initially started on oral prednisolone and is going to be started on a steroid-sparing agent. She has been married for three years, and she and her partner are interested in starting a family soon. 

Which of the following is the most important screening test to do prior to starting her on the most suitable steroid-sparing agent?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.