Overview Tests Treatment

Tests
Tests for Sjögren’s syndrome may include:

• Positive Schirmer’s test. In this test, a piece of filter paper is hooked over the lower eyelid and left there for 5 minutes. It is used to assess dryness of the eyes, though is not specific for Sjogren’s.  Rose Bengal staining of the eyes can be used to look for scarring.
• Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) (positive) 
• Rheumatoid factor (RF) (often positive)
• Antibodies specific to Sjögren’s syndrome (SS): anti-SS-A and SS-B; SS-A is also called Ro, while SS-B is also called La (usually positive)
• Salivary gland antibodies

Other tests:

• In uncertain cases, salivary gland biopsy

On This Site

Tests: Antinuclear antibody test, rheumatoid factor
Conditions: Autoimmune disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Elsewhere On The Web

Arthritis Research Campaign
British Sjögren's Syndrome Association
Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation