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Blood tests that may be required for diagnosis

ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibody)
70% of Sjögren’s patients have a positive ANA.
RF (Rheumatoid Factor)
SS-A (or Ro) and SS-B (or La)
These are the antibodies for Sjögren's.
ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
Measures inflammation.

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