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Is a positive ssb without a positive ssa on my ena test significant?

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Infrequent: They only occur infrequently without positive SSA, but with other signs, symptoms, fam history, labs may be elevated in Sjogrens or lupus.

Answered 2/17/2015

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A member asked:

Is a positive ssb without a positive ssa on my ena test significant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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