Category: Sjögren’s syndrome

• SSB or Anti-La

  When ANA is positive, SSB and SSA along with other antibodies are ordered to determine the underlying disease. SSB or Anti-La is a Ribonucleoprotein that is seen in the following conditions: Sjogren’s Syndrome Systemic Lupus Neonatal Lupus SSB Antibodies are rare in other connective tissue diseases and rheumatoid arthritis. SSB presence is associated with: Primary…

  July 19, 2015

  · Autoimmune diseases, Autoimmune diseases, Cardiology, Liver disease, Lupus, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Sjögren’s syndrome

• SSA or Anti-Ro

  When ANA is positive, SSA along with other antibodies are ordered to determine the underlying disease. SSA or Anti-Ro are antinuclear antibodies that are seen in the following conditions: Sjogren’s Syndrome Systemic Lupus Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Photosensitive Dermatitis SSA Antibodies are rare in other connective tissue diseases and rheumatoid arthritis. SSA presence is associated with:…

  July 19, 2015

  · Autoimmune diseases, Blood, Dermatology, Lupus, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Sjögren’s syndrome, Urinalysis