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Negative ana, negative anti-dsdna, negative sjgren antibodies, normal esr, normal c-rp, normal cbc. does this rule out lupus or sjgren syndrome?

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Dr. Eric Chiang answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes, I would say : Your chance of of having lupus or Sjogren is less than 1 to 2% with those negative serology. But I would say majority (if not all) of rheumatologist would likely advise you to look for other diagnosis unless you have tissue biopsy to suggest otherwise.

Answered 4/18/2016

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