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Sjogren's Syndrome : Tests

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Tests could include:
  • Rose Bengal Stain Method
  • Sjogrens Syndrome A Antibody Measurement
  • Sjogrens Syndrome B Antibody Measurement

Tests Overview Articles

Sjogren syndrome
A physical examination reveals dry eyes and mouth. There may be mouth sores because of the mouth dryness.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 31, 2009
SjoGren's Syndrome
Diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome is based on the patient having at least three consecutive months of bothersome eye and/or mouth dryness. A variety of tests can then be done to determine the quantity of tears produced, the quantity of saliva p...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
SjoGren's Syndrome
Diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome is based on the patient having at least three consecutive months of bothersome eye and/or mouth dryness. A variety of tests can then be done to determine the quantity of tears produced, the quantity of saliva p...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Sjogren's Syndrome
—White blood cells. Lymphocytes play a vital role in the immune system.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Schirmer's test
Schirmer''s test determines whether the eye produces enough tears to keep it moist.The health care provider will place paper strips under the eyelid, usually the bottom one. Both eyes are tested at the same time.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 1, 2009
Antinuclear antibody panel
The antinuclear antibody panel is a blood test that looks at antinuclear antibodies(ANA).Antinuclear antibodies are substances produced by the immune system that attack the body''s own tissues.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 3, 2009
Antinuclear Antibody Test
The antinuclear antibody(ANA) test is a test done early in the evaluation of a person for autoimmune or rheumatic disease, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE).In autoimmune diseases, the body makes antibodies that work against its own c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Slit-lamp exam
The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye.The slit-lamp is a low-power microscope combined with a high-intensity light source that can be focused to shine in a thin beam.You will sit in a chair with the instrum...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 21, 2009
ESR
ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 7, 2009
Sedimentation Rate Test
The sedimentation rate test, also called the erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR) or sed rate test, measures the speed at which the red blood cells(erythrocytes or RBCs) separate from the liquid part of the blood(plasma) and settle to the bottom in...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR), or sedimentation rate(sed rate), is a measure of the settling of red blood cells in a tube of blood during one hour. The rate is an indication of inflammation and increases in many diseases.ESR is increased...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
CBC
A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglobin in the blood The fraction of the blood composed of red blood cells( hematocrit) The s...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 10, 2008
Blood Count
One of the most commonly ordered clinical laboratory tests, a blood count, also called a complete blood count(CBC), is a basic evaluation of the cells(red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) suspended in the liquid part of the blood(pla...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Complete Blood Count
A complete blood count(CBC) is a series of tests used to evaluate the composition and concentration of the cellular components of blood. It consists of the following tests: red blood cell(RBC) count, white blood cell(WBC) count, and platelet count...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Complete Blood Count
A complete blood count(CBC) is a series of tests used to evaluate the composition and concentration of the cellular components of blood. It consists of the following tests: red blood cell(RBC) count, white blood cell(WBC) count, and platelet count...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Complete Blood Count
The clinical laboratory test that evaluates the three main cellular components of peripheral blood(red cells, white cells, and platelets) is called the"complete blood count"(CBC). It is used commonly to assess whether a patient is anemic(low red c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Sialogram
A sialogram is an x-ray of the salivary ducts and glands.The salivary glands are located on each side of the face and send saliva into the mouth.The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider''s office by an...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 3, 2009
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