re: anti-ssb (la) = greater than 700. what is the significance of that?

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re: anti-ssb (la) = greater than 700. what is the significance of that?

2007-01-16 15:02:29 · 2 answers · asked by JS 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

the anti-ssa was within normal limits

2007-01-18 07:21:27 · update #1

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Anti-La is an autoantibody - an antibody against a part of the cell nucleus called Extractable Nuclear Antigen.

Its presence is the hallmark of autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren's syndrome.

2007-01-16 15:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

elevated anti-SS-B is often seen in lupus (autoimmune disease). SS-A is elevated in Sjogren.

2007-01-16 15:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by jprn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋