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Accurate labial minor salivary gland biopsy (LMSGB) diagnosis depends on proper biopsy sampling, observer interpretation, and FS. There are fewer studies that evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of histology and serological testing. There was a substantial association between FS and the serological test, according to one study, but not in another.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To determine the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of LMSGB following the current ACR\/EULAR diagnostic recommendations used for patients with suspected Sj\u00f6gren\u2019s disease (SjD).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients who had the symptoms of either dry mouth\/eyes or both or suspected SjD with extraglandular symptoms and underwent minor salivary gland biopsies were included in this study. The study analyzed the variables of adequate amount of biopsy samples, focal scores, interpretations among pathologists with demographical data, and biochemical analysis for SjD diagnosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The positive predictive and negative predictive values were low, indicating limited effectiveness in predicting biopsy results. 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