Sjogrens Antibodies SS-A

What the laboratory says this test is for

This panel can be helpful in the diagnosis and management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The panel simultaneously tests for antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) with an immunofluorescence assay (IFA), performed on human epithelial type 2 (HEp-2) cells, as well as 6 specific autoantibodies associated with SLE and 3 biomarkers associated with disease activity. For specimens with positive ANA IFA results, reflex testing for ANA titer and pattern is performed.The ANA testing has high sensitivity (97%) for SLE but limited specificity (34%) [1]. Anti-dsDNA and anti-Sm antibodies are less sensitive but more specific; tests for both antibodies are included in classification criteria for SLE [2]. Anti-chromatin antibodies have relatively high sensitivity and specificity. Although antibodies to SSA and SSB may also be seen in Sjogren Syndrome and anti-RNP is a marker of mixed connective tissue disease, these antibodies are also frequently present in SLE and may be helpful.The results of this test should be interpreted in the context of pertinent clinical and family history and physical examination findings.References1. Petri M, et al. Arthritis Rheum. 2012;64(8):2677-2686.2. Aringer M, et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2019;78(9):1151-1159.

What the laboratory says this test is for

This assay may be useful in supporting or ruling out a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

What the laboratory says this test is for

This panel can be helpful in the diagnosis of systemic rheumatic disorders and other autoimmune diseases. Although the test for antinuclear antibodies (ANA) is strongly associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the laboratory evaluation for individuals with clinical suspicion of a variety of autoimmune diseases often begins with an ANA screen. This panel simultaneously tests for ANA (using immunofluorescence) as well as the important specific autoantibodies associated with a positive ANA. It also includes testing for complement proteins, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis, polymyositis, anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome, and autoimmune thyroid disease.

What the laboratory says this test is for

This panel can be helpful in the diagnosis of autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, Sjogren syndrome, mixed connective tissue disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. All specimens are screened for antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) with multiplex immunoassay. This approach simultaneously detects antibodies to dsDNA, chromatin, ribosomal protein, SSA, SSB, Smith (Sm), Sm/RNP, RNP, Scl-70, Jo-1, and centromere B. A positive result indicates the presence of at least 1 of these antibodies; a negative result indicates that none of the component antibodies were detected. Regardless of the result, this panel also detects antibodies to dsDNA, Sm, Sm/RNP, Scl-70, SSA and SSB as well as rheumatoid factor.ANA immunofluorescence assay (IFA) on HEp-2 cells is considered by the American College of Rheumatology as the current gold standard for ANA screening because of its overall high sensitivity for several autoimmune diseases [1]. However, because patients with other diseases and healthy individuals may be positive for ANA IFA, using immunoassays for screening may be more specific for a systemic rheumatic disorder [2]. On the other hand, multiplex immunoassay screening cannot rule out autoimmune diseases characterized by other antibodies, such as autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis, which may be positive for ANA IFA.The results of this test should be interpreted in the context of pertinent clinical and family history and physical examination findings.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠References1. Methodology of testing for antinuclear antibodies (position statement). 2009. American College of Rheumatology. Updated December 2019. Accessed May 15, 2023. https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltee37abb6b278ab2c/blta48818378bc89445/acr-position-statement-methodology-testing-antinuclear-antibodies.pdf2. Fritzler MJ, et al. J Appl Lab Med. 2022;7:357-361.

What the laboratory says this test is for

This panel can be helpful in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and several other autoimmune diseases, including mixed connective tissue disease, Sjogren syndrome, systemic sclerosis, and autoimmune thyroid disease. The panel simultaneously tests for antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) with an immunofluorescence assay (IFA), performed on human epithelial type 2 (HEp-2) cells, and 11 biomarkers associated with these conditions. For specimens with positive ANA IFA results, reflex testing for ANA titer and pattern is performed.The ANA testing has high sensitivity (97%) for SLE but limited specificity (34%) [1]. Thus, a positive ANA test does not exclude other autoimmune diseases with similar clinical features [2]. Testing for specific antibodies in a panel may expedite the evaluation of SLE but is generally not recommended [3].The results of this test should be interpreted in the context of pertinent clinical and family history and physical examination findings.References1. Petri M, et al. Arthritis Rheum. 2012;64(8):2677-2686.2. Kavanaugh A, et al. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2000;124(1):71-81.3. Yazdany J, et al. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2013;65(3):329-339.

What the laboratory says this test is for

This panel can be helpful in the diagnosis of Sjogren syndrome by simultaneously testing for antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) with an immunofluorescence assay (IFA), performed on human epithelial type 2 (HEp-2) cells, as well as SSA antibodies, SSB antibodies, and rheumatoid factor (RF). For specimens with positive ANA IFA results, reflex testing for ANA titer and pattern is performed.The laboratory evaluation for individuals with clinical suspicion of autoimmune diseases often begins with an ANA screen. The classic ANA IFA on HEp-2 cells is considered by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) as the current gold standard because of its overall high sensitivity for several autoimmune diseases [1]. Knowing the ANA titer and pattern can be helpful in interpreting positive ANA results [2]. Individuals with negative results on the ANA IFA usually also have negative results on specific autoantibodies. However, SSA antibody may be detected in some ANA IFA-negative patients with lupus or Sjogren syndrome [3].The 2012 ACR classification criteria for Sjogren syndrome indicate that testing for SSA or SSB antibody has the highest sensitivity and specificity, and that a positive RF result in addition to an ANA titer ≥1:320 is consistent with Sjogren syndrome [4]. However, the 2016 ACR/European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) classification criteria for Sjogren syndrome do not include SSB/La, RF, and ANA titer, because studies showed that these markers do not add sufficient value to SSA/Ro testing [5].The results of this test should be interpreted in the context of pertinent clinical and family history and physical examination findings.References1. Methodology of testing for antinuclear antibodies (position statement). 2009. American College of Rheumatology. Updated December 2019. Accessed May 15, 2023. https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltee37abb6b278ab2c/blta48818378bc89445/acr-position-statement-methodology-testing-antinuclear-antibodies.pdf2. Tozzoli R, et al. Am J Clin Pathol. 2002;117(2):316-324.3. Yazdany J, et al. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2013;65(3):329-339.4. Shiboski SC, Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2012;64(4):475-487.5. Shiboski CH, et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017;76(1):9-16.